Map of the Leningrad region by districts. Map of the Leningrad region Maps of old villages of the Leningrad region
| The subject of the Russian Federation: | Leningrad region | Main official city (administrative): | St. Petersburg | Federal District: | Northwestern | Part of the national economy (economic region): | Northwestern | OKATO region code: | 41000000000 | Date of formation of the region: | August 1, 1927 | Population (thousand people): | 1,762,488 (as of 2014) | Territory (thousand square kilometers): | 85,909 | Car registration plate (code): | 47 |
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The Leningrad Region is subdivided into a number of districts, each of which has its own unique history. Many volumes can be written about each region, they are so interesting and unforgettable. You can start right from those gray times when a giant glacier retreated in these places 8-9 millennia ago, or rather not just retreated, but simply melted, leaving thousands of so-called glacial lakes. One of the largest is Ladoga, which is almost the size of the sea.
Leningrad region on the map
So, in those ancient times, the ancestors of the Finno-Ugric tribes came to the region of the Leningrad region. They really liked these places - the lakes were teeming with fish, and the Finns love fish. By the 8th century AD, Slavs began to appear in these places, advancing from the south.
Assimilation with the local Finnish tribes was peaceful - there was enough space for everyone, and the population that those that did not differ in aggressiveness. But little by little towns were built, the Slavs grew stronger, and in the end, the Novgorod Republic freely spread out on this territory. Which became a deterrent to the spread of the crusading orders from the west.
Nowadays, the Leningrad region is freely spread over the territory of 84 thousand square kilometers. Its areas are observed both near the Baltic Sea, and on the borders with Finland and Karelia. In the east, the districts adjoin the Vologda region, and in the south they border on the Pskov region.
The Leningrad Region is located in the northwest of the Russian Federation. The relief of the area is represented by plains and lowlands, a significant part of which is swampy. On closer examination of the satellite map of the Leningrad Region, you can see that it borders on several constituent entities of the Russian Federation, namely the following regions:
- Novgorod;
- Vologda;
- Pskov.
In the north, the borders of the region are bordered by Karelia. Also, the Leningrad region has common borders with Estonia and Finland.
The regional government is located in the city of St. Petersburg, it allows you to view the map of the Leningrad region by district. It is not typical for our country that it is not part of the region, but is a semi-enclave territory.
Most of the hydrographic objects on the territory of the region appeared thanks to the Baltic Sea basin. Therefore, in the northwest of the region there are a huge number of rivers and lakes. The largest rivers that can be found on the map of the Leningrad Region with diagrams include:
- Pasha;
- Oyat;
- Meadows;
- Volkhov;
- Syas.
If you add up the lengths of all the rivers in the region, you get more than 50 thousand km. One of the most significant hydrographic objects is also Ladoga Lake - the largest in area in Europe and one of the deepest in the country.
If you increase the scale of the map, you can examine in more detail the districts on the map of the Leningrad Region, the cities that are part of them, as well as streets and houses.
Districts of the Leningrad region on the map
The region is divided into 17 districts. The largest areas in terms of area:
- Vyborgsky;
- Tikhvinsky;
- Luzhsky;
- Boksitogorsky;
- Podporozhsky.
The infrastructure, location of streets, roads, houses, administrative buildings, stations and attractions in each area will help to consider the map of the Leningrad region with settlements.
More than 30 major highways pass through the region, which connect the region with St. Petersburg, the Scandinavian countries, Moscow and other cities of Russia. Part of the ring road around St. Petersburg passes through the Lomonosov and Vsevolozhsky districts, which can be seen on a detailed road map of the Leningrad Region.
Passenger and cargo traffic is also carried out by shipping. The region has such large ports as:
- Vysotsk;
- Ust-Luga;
- Primorsk;
- Kronstadt;
- Vyborg.
In addition to sea transport, large river vessels go along the Neva and Volkhov rivers. Since Soviet times, the western regions of the region have remained a border zone through which ferries with motor transport, cargo and passenger ships pass. If we consider the map of the Leningrad region in detail, then you can find all the port border cities of the region.
To get to other cities of the country and abroad, residents of the region can use the only international passenger airport “Pulkovo”, which is located on the outskirts of St. Petersburg.
Map of the Leningrad Region with cities and villages
There are more than 30 large cities in the region, all settlements, both large and small, can be viewed on a map of the Leningrad region with cities and villages. The most significant in terms of area and number of people living in the region:
- Vyborg;
- Tikhvin;
- Gatchina;
- Sertolovo;
- Pinery;
- Volkhov;
- Kingisepp.
Almost all cities have a characteristic "northern" architecture and many historical monuments. The architecture and identity of the local population. Thousands of tourists come to the region every day who want to see the most beautiful architectural and historical monuments in Russia, which are indicated on the map of the Leningrad region with villages. The main attractions and the most interesting places in the region:
- the village of Ulyanovka - Sablinskie caves;
- v. Belogorka - Eliseev's estate;
- the village of Nevsky Parkleskhoz - the old Intercession Church;
- Priozersk - Konevets island;
- Vyborg - Mon Repos;
- Gatchina is a museum-reserve.
The sights can be listed endlessly. If you are going to visit this historical region of the country, use Yandex maps of the Leningrad region, which will become an irreplaceable assistant on your trip.
Economy and industry of the Leningrad region
The region's economy is represented by many industries. Hunting, fishing and forestry have always been and remain traditional for the region. The leading positions are occupied by such sectors of the economic sphere as:
- transport and communications;
- manufacturing production;
- construction;
- energy.
A large number of enterprises of the light, food and processing industries operate on the territory of the region. Here they sew shoes, clothes, produce plastic and metal products.
Investors, who see great opportunities for the development of big business and the opening of large-scale investment projects, make a great contribution to the economy of the region.
The territory occupied by the region has an area of 83.9 km². The number of officially registered residents in the region is 1.8 million people. You need to search for the Leningrad Region on the map of Russia in the region of 60 ° 0'0 north latitude and 32 ° 0'0 east longitude.
Geographical location of the Leningrad region
Most of the region's territory lies on the plain known as the Russian. Most of the lakes and rocks are located in the region on the Karelian Isthmus, which is part of the Baltic crystalline shield. The largest rivers in the region: Neva, Svir, Volkhov. The main lakes of the region are Ladoga and Onega. The shores of the region are washed by the Gulf of Finland.
On the online map of the Leningrad region, the borders of the region with the EU countries and neighboring regions are marked. The region has an international border with Estonia and Finland. Internal borders of the region with the regions: Vologda, Novgorod, Pskov and the Republic of Karelia.
Climate
The Leningrad Region is located in the area of the continental Atlantic climate. It is characterized by mild winters with frequent thaws and cool winters. The average annual rainfall is 600-700 mm.
Population
In the total population of the region, urban residents account for more than 64%. Russians are the basis of the ethnic composition. Their number exceeds 92.7%. They are followed by Ukrainians - 1.98% and Belarusians - 1.05%.
Economy
Among the subjects of the Russian Federation, the volume of the region's economy is in 21st place. The most developed in the field of industry: mining, processing and energy. Sea freight transport plays a significant role in the regional economy.
Transport links, roads and routes
The Leningrad Region has a well-developed network of roads and railways. Highways of federal and republican significance pass through the territory of the region:
- M10 "Russia";
- P21 "Cola";
- P23 "Pskov".
Three border automobile checkpoints: Trofyanovka, Scandinavia and Brusnichnoe. The Narva checkpoint operates on the Estonian border. 4 cargo seaports have been built on the Baltic coast of the region:
- Ust-Luga;
- Vyborg;
- Vysotsk;
- Primorsk.
In addition to maritime shipping, there is also river transportation of goods and people along rivers and lakes in the region. There is an international airport in Pulkovo.
Leningrad region with towns and villages
On the map of the Leningrad region with districts, 63 urban and 136 rural settlements are marked. The region is divided into 17 districts. Among the largest cities in the Leningrad Region:
- Gatchina - 95.2 thousand people;
- Vyborg - 78.5 thousand people;
- Vsevolozhsk - 70.3 thousand people.
The population density in the region is 21.36 people / km².
The Leningrad Region is part of the Northwestern Federal District, the administrative center of which is the city of St. Petersburg.
There are 62 cities and 141 rural settlements in the Leningrad Region. The largest cities in the region are Tikhvin, Vyborg, Priozersk, Kirishi, Kingisepp, Vsevolozhsk, Volkhov and Gatchina. The map of the Leningrad region clearly shows that active housing construction is underway in the regions of the region located near St. Petersburg.
The Leningrad Region borders on Estonia and Finland, so residents of St. Petersburg and the region often visit these countries for recreation and shopping. Ivangorod is located on the border with the Estonian city of Narva: if you wish, you can cross the border on foot.
Historical reference
In 750 the city of Ladoga (Staraya Ladoga) was founded. In the XII century, the center shifted to Novgorod and the Novgorod Republic. In the following centuries, the Novgorodians fought constant battles with the Swedes and the knights of the Livonian Order. In 1240, the famous Battle of the Neva took place on the Neva River. To protect the Novgorod land, fortresses and forts were created: Koporye, Oreshek and others. In 1478 Ivan the Third conquered the Novgorodians. In 1708, the Ingermanland province was formed, and the capital of the Russian Empire was transferred to St. Petersburg.
In 1927 the Leningrad Region was created. During World War II, most of the Leningrad region was occupied by German troops. An important role was played by the "Road of Life", along which people were evacuated from the besieged Leningrad.
Must Visit
In the Leningrad region, it is recommended to visit the Shlisselburg fortress, palace complexes in Gatchina and Ropsha, mounds and an old fortress in Staraya Ladoga, Ivangorod fortress, Vyborg castle and Monrepo park, the Assumption monastery in Tikhvin and Koltushsky heights.
Tourist notes