Leningrad Oblast - 列寧格勒州

Leningrad Oblast（Russian: Ленинградская область), locatedNorthwest RussiaAn area of; the location is southwestPskov RegionWest SideEstoniaAdjacent to the Gulf of Finland and to the northwestFinlandNorthKareliaWith Lake Ladoga and to the eastVologda, And the south neighborNovgorod Region。

Although its capital isSt. Petersburg(Old name: Leningrad), but the municipality of St. Petersburg became independent from the state as a federal municipality. Leningrad Region is different from St. Petersburg. In order to permanently commemorate the Siege of Leningrad in the Great Patriotic War, the original state name was maintained after the disintegration of the Soviet Union.

area

Regions of Leningrad Region:

city

• Gatchina — After St. Petersburg, this city is a large city in Leningrad Oblast. It has a magnificent palace and is also listed as St. Petersburg’sUNESCO World Heritage Networka part of
• Ivangorod — Located on the right bank of the Narva River in Russia andEstoniaThe border with the Estonian citiesNarvaAcross the river. The area is famous for the Ivangorod Fortress, which was built during the reign of the Grand Duke Ivan III of Moscow in 1492. The fortress was named after him
• Logeinoye polje — The main attractions are the magnificent cathedral and Alexander Sversky Monastery
• Priozersk — A large medieval Karelia castle, country house town is also popular with tourists
• Shlisselburg — A small town and the fortress on the island is listed asUNESCO World Heritage Listone
• Old Ladoga — A quiet village, it is always hard to believe that this was the first capital of Russia in the 8th century; in the 8th to 9th centuries, it used to beEastern EuropeThe most important trading city, the Rus once ruled here. Since the Rus are one of the origins of the Russians, Old Ladoga is known as the "first capital of Russia." This is arguably the most orthodox place of Russian history or art
• Svetogorsk — The town andFinlandOnly miles away
• Tikhvin — The Uspensky Monastery is the main attraction of this small city
• Viborg — A very attractive city, a large castle located on the Karelia Isthmus near the border between Sweden and Finland

Other destinations

• Lower Svili Nature Reserve (Нижне-Свирский природный заповедник, visitors without a permit cannot enter the reserve)

learn

For ordinary tourists to Leningrad Oblast, whether it is a day trip or overnight trip, the most important place to go isSt. Petersburg. However, if you want to learn about orthodox Russian history or art and are interested in tourists, you may wish toOld LadogaListed as the preferred destination. If tourists want to visit the castle, thenViborg、ShlisselburgwithIvangorodIs the best destination. Finally, if you have enough time to travel, you can also go toGatchina, The palace here is also listed asUNESCO World Heritage ListPart of the historical center of St. Petersburg and related buildings. Leningrad Region can be said to be a gathering place of culture, history and art.

Language

Under normal circumstances, when tourists are in a tourist destination here or in St. Petersburg, they will find many tourists from European countries, and the local guide will sayEnglish、German、Finnish,as well asFrench. Nevertheless, choose a qualified Russian tour guide and prepare the basicRussian phrasebook, Will be your best life experience on the journey.

arrival

There are major border stations in the area, and there are Estonian ones.NarvaThe border post to Ivangorod, as well as Finland’sHelsinkiThe highway border station leading to Vyborg. Whether it's Estonia, Finland or Russia, you need to show a three-pass ticket to go through the border station.

Arriving in St. Petersburg by plane or rail is the best way for most tourists to arrive.

During the summer, you can take the Saimaa Tourist Office to operate daily in FinlandLappeenrantaDepart and head along the Saimaa CanalViborgofFerry. If a tourist arrives at Vyborg in the area and the return time is less than 72 hours, thenNo visa required. You can also take a small boat to take the departure. The small boat is a sea route along the Gulf of Finland near the town to the Gulf of Vyborg. Small boats need a visa and some document procedures; please apply in advance and pay attention to relevant regulations.

Travel around

Under normal circumstances, the commuter train (электричка, elektrichka) from St. Petersburg to the destination is the most efficient and cheapest means of transportation. In addition to the fare cheaper than the express train, there are also many cities where it stops. Among them, Ladoga is the smallest destination in the area.

go sightseeing

Travel route

Activity

Dining

Drink

St. Petersburg beer occupies a dominant position in this area. Visitors may wish to taste Baltic No. 7 (Балтика №7) Or Baltic 9 (Балтика №9)beer.

Safety

Next stop

The local St. Petersburg railway station and airport areNorthwest RussiaAmong the major cities in Russia, it plays the most important transportation hub. The area is also accessibleBaltic States、FinlandandBelarusWaiting for European countries. Not only that, tourists travel to the Russian capital by high-speed railMoscow, It only takes one to two hours away.