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    History of Lake Ladoga and the Volkhov River coasts

    History of Lake Ladoga and the Volkhov River coasts
    Starts from

    Saint Petersburg

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    14

    Duration

    2 days

    Length

    167 mi

    Guide details

    Starts from

    Saint Petersburg

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    2 days

    Length

    167 mi

    • History and Culture
    • Family-Friendly
    • Active Leisure
    • 🎅 Winter Trips
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    Darina Frantz

    Darina Frantz

    Travel Expert

    • Visit the museums of the Siege of Leningrad.
    • Enjoy views of Lake Ladoga and the Volkhov River.
    • Explore historical monuments of Northern Russia.
    • Ride a motorcycle in the fields and plains.
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    On this journey you will touch the dramatic history of the Siege of Leningrad. Museums and dioramas located near Ladoga Lake will take you back more than half a century. The route begins with the Road of Life, a military transport highway that was the only way to supply the city. In the second part of the journey you will be moved back centuries and find yourself in the ancient capital of Northern Russia - Old Ladoga with its famous historical monuments. In addition to museum complexes, you will have the opportunity not only to enjoy the scenery of lakes and forests, but also ride motor vehicles or ride horses on the endless plains!
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    • History and Culture
    • Family-Friendly
    • Active Leisure
    • 🎅 Winter Trips
    On this journey you will touch the dramatic history of the Siege of Leningrad. Museums and dioramas located near Ladoga Lake will take you back more than half a century. The route begins with the Road of Life, a military transport highway that was the only way to supply the city. In the second part of the journey you will be moved back centuries and find yourself in the ancient capital of Northern Russia - Old Ladoga with its famous historical monuments. In addition to museum complexes, you will have the opportunity not only to enjoy the scenery of lakes and forests, but also ride motor vehicles or ride horses on the endless plains!
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    Darina Frantz

    Darina Frantz

    Travel Expert

    • Visit the museums of the Siege of Leningrad.
    • Enjoy views of Lake Ladoga and the Volkhov River.
    • Explore historical monuments of Northern Russia.
    • Ride a motorcycle in the fields and plains.
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    Travel itinerary

    Places of Military Glory
    8 Activities

    Day 1

    90 mi0.8 mi

    Places of Military Glory

    This fascinating journey you will start from the legendary Road of Life, running through birch and pine forests to Lake Ladoga. At each kilometre of the road you will see white poles reminding of the events of the blockade of Leningrad. You'll spend the night by the shore of the mighty river Volkhov.
    History of the Leningrad Region
    6 Activities

    Day 2

    77 mi

    History of the Leningrad Region

    The second day of the trip will start from the mouth of the Volkhov river. Enjoy the beauty of this place and go on your adventures! Today the plan is to visit the historical places which keep the secrets of Northern Russia from the IX-XVI centuries.
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