Leningrad region
Leningrad region is always hearty welcome tourists. It gives the visitors the charm of discovery of its natural beauty and traditions, which at some places have preserved the memory of the beginning of humankind.
You will be taken by Leningrad region whether you visit it out of curiosity or you wish to experience again the joy of traveling these roads, opening the beautiful landscapes, the riversides, lakes, the coast of the Gulf of Finland, and historical towns.
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Leningrad region is the land of contrast and harmony; it carefully preserves its originality and demonstrates typically rural features, on the hand, displays modern urban views of Sosnovy Bor and Kirishi. To travel through Leningrad region today is a charming journey, the discovery of the past, rich in history, and the contact with generous beautiful nature, and meeting hospitable people.
It is a wonderful place for everybody ready for a good rest. The most attractive feature of the region is the diversity of activities available here for tourists. While traveling through the Leningrad region, one has an opportunity both to feel the atmosphere of the old times and try the trendiest kinds of outdoor recreation.
At present there are 4700 objects of cultural heritage in the region - monuments of history, architecture, culture and archeology. Among them 179 are deemed objects of cultural heritage of federal importance; 1300 are objects of cultural heritage of regional importance; 3225 are the so-called revealed objects of cultural heritage.
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In Leningrad region enjoys a developed and expanding network of cultural/leisure establishments including: theatres, museums, libraries, archives, and numerous educational art and musical centers. Theatrical groups act as centers of national creativity and give both children and adults an outlet for their artistic energies.
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The most precious natural resource of the Leningrad Region is an extensive system of rivers and lakes, which covers practically the entire region and links it both to other regions of Russia as well as to neighboring countries. There are about 80 species of fish in the river and lakes of the Leningrad Region, which provide unrivalled opportunities for fishing and water sports.
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Winter recreation is no less interesting than summer recreation in the Leningrad Region. As a rule, during the New Year’s holyday most of the cottages, hotels and tourist centers are totally booked. Over the last several years downhill skiing resorts in the region have actively developed.
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