Leningrad Oblast

Among Russia’s regions, Leningrad Oblast stands apart for its Baltic coastline and extensive shores along Lake Ladoga. The oblast surrounds Saint Petersburg and stretches east from the Gulf of Finland into a territory of coniferous forest, wetlands and broad waterways. The Svir connects Lake Onega with Lake Ladoga, while the Volkhov flows north toward Ladoga. Staraya Ladoga, on the Volkhov, is among Russia’s oldest settlements, and its fortress recalls the area’s place in early Russian history. Coastal towns, inland rivers and forest country give the region a distinct character beyond the metropolis. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Leningrad Oblast relates to northwestern Russia.

Generated by AI