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"Beryozoviye ostrova" ("Birch Islands"), a reserve
"Beryozoviye ostrova" ("Birch Islands") is the state natural complex reserve. It is located in the territory of the Vyborg district, covers an area of 54,5 thousand hectares (including the water area of Gulf of Finland – 54,3 thousand hectares). It... more
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Boksitogorsk District coat of arms, the
The Boksitogorsk District's coat of arms is the official approved heraldic emblem of the Municipal Union “Boksitogorskiy rayon” (The Boksitigorsk District) (the decision of the Representative Assembly of the Municipal Union of 17 February 1999, No.... more
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"Boloto Lammin-Suo" ("The Marsh of Lammin-Suo"), a reserve
Boloto Lammin-Suo ("The Marsh of Lammin-Suo") is a regional hydrology (march) reserve in the Vyborg district. It is located 1 kilometer to the south-east from Ilyichevo Settlement , the area of the reserve is 380 hectares. It was founded in 1976.... more
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"Dontso", an terrain area
"Dontso", an terrain feature. It is located in the Volosov District in the territory of the region complex natural monument “Istoki reki Oredeg v urochihe Dontso” (The source of the River Oredezh in the terrain feature of Dontso). This natural... more
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Especially restricted natural areas
The especially restricted natural areas. These areas of land, water surface and airspace which have the natural complexes and objects. These areas have special environmental, scientific, cultural, aesthetic, recreational and curative value. These... more
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Finno-Ugric nations
Finno-Ugric nations are ethnic communities speaking the languages of the Finno-Ugric group which is a part (together with the Samoyedic and Yukaghir groups) of the Ural (Uralic-Yukaghir) language family. Finno-Ugric nations have lived historically... more
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Gatchina District coat of arms and flag, the
The Gatchina District's coat of arms and flag are official approved symbols of the Municipal Union “Gatchinsky Rayon” (The Gatchina District) (they were approved with the decision of the Soviet of Deputies of the Municipal Union “Gatchinskiy Rayon”... more
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Gatchina Town coat of arms, the
The Gatchina Town's coat of arms is the official approved heraldic emblem (it was approved with the decision of the Representative Assembly of the Municipality of Gatchina Town of 4 October 1995, No.15 and resolution of Municipal Union “Gorod... more
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Green belt, the
The Green Belt is the forest zone around Saint-Petersburg. It includes woodland parks in the territory of Saint-Petersburg and the Leningrad Oblast (Vsevolozhsk, Vyborg, Lomonosov districts). These woodlands parks keep the favourable environment in... more
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Heraldry of the Leningrad Oblast, the
The Heraldry of the Leningrad Oblast originated from the 15th century and is one of the oldest in the Russian Federation. In the historical-heraldic respect, the territory of the modern Leningrad Oblast is divided into three parts: Karelian Isthmus,... more
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Ivangorod Town coat of arms, the
The Ivangorod Town's coat of arms is official approved with the decision of the Town Assembly of the Municipal Union “Gorod Ivangorod” (The town of Ivangorod) of 26 July 1998 under No13. The heraldic description of the coat of arms: “Within the... more
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Izhora River, the
IZHORA, river, left - hand tributary of the Neva River. Total length: 76 km. Basin area: abt. 1,000 sq. km. The river springs from Skvoritsy Village, Gatchina District. It flows across Gatchina and Tosno Districts of the Leningrad Oblast and Kolpino... more
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"Karlsky Peresheyek" ("The Karelian Isthmus"), a national park
Karlsky Peresheyek ("The Karelian Isthmus") is a national park. It is located in the territory of the Vsevolozhsk, Vyborg and Priozersk districts of the Leningrad Oblast. It occupies the area of 25 thousand hectares. It was founded with the decision... more
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Kingisepp District coat of arms and flag, the
The Kingisepp District's coat of arms and flag are the official symbols which were approved with the decision of the Representative Assembly of the Municipal Union of 20 February 2002, No. 95-s. The heraldic description of the coat of arm: “Within... more
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Kingisepp, town
KINGISEPP, town, adm. center of Kingisepp District. Population: 50,300. It situated on the banks of the Luga River, at the St. Petersburg-Tallinn highway and the St. Petersburg-Ivangorod-Tallinn railroad. The municipal entity Kingisepp Urban... more
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Kirishi District coat of arms, the
The Kirishi District's coat of arms was approved with the decision of the municipality of the Municipal Union “Kirishsky rayon” (The Kirishi District) of 30 January 1997, No. 2/13. The heraldic description of the coat of arms: “Within the azure... more
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Kirovsk District coat of arms and flag, the
The Kirovsk District's coat of arms and flag were official approved with the decisions of the Municipal Assembly of the Municipal Union “Kirovskiy rayon” (The Kirovsk District) of 15 April 1998, No. 224 and 20 January 1999. The heraldic description... more
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Kommunar Town coat of arms and flag, the
The Kommunar Town's coat of arms and flag are the official approved symbols of the Municipal Union “Gorod Kommunar” (The Town of Kommunar) (the coat of arms was approved with the decision of the Head of Kommunar of 30 May 2002, No. 111, flag was... more
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"Kon-kamen" ("Horse-stone"), a natural monument
Kon-kamen ("Horse-stone") is a natural and history monument in the Konevets Island (the Priozersk district). It is a glacial boulder (the length is 9,2 meters, the width is 6,4 meters, the height is 4,3 meters; the weight is more than 750 tonnes).... more
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Korpovo caves
Korpovo caves are a natural object in the Luga district. It is located on the outskirts of the Luga elevation that is to the south of Luga Town on the steep bank of the Obla River, not far from Oblovskoe Lake. The Caves took their name from Korpovo... more
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"Kotelsky", a reserve
Kotelsky is a state nature complex reserve. It is located in the territory of the Kingisepp district and occupies the area of 12,1 thousand hectares (including 3 thousand hectares are lakes, 50 hectares are the water area of Gulf of Finland). It was... more
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"Kurgalsky", a reserve
Kurgalsky is a state natural complex reserve. It is located in the territory of the Kengisepp district and occupies the area of 60 thousand hectares (including: 38,4 thousand hectares is the water area of Gulf of Finland, the water areas of lakes... more
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Leningrad Oblast coat of arms and flag, the
The Leningrad Oblast's coat of arms and flag are official approved with the Oblast’s law of the Leningrad Oblast “O flage i gerbe Leningradskoy oblasti” (About the Flag and Coat of Arms of the Leningrad Oblast) of 31 December 1998, No. 74-oz. The... more
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"Lintulovskaya grove", a reserve
“Lindulovaya roscha” (The Lintulovskaya Grove) is a state natural botanical reserve. It is located in the territory of the Vyborg district and occupies the area of 986 hectares. It was founded with the decision of the Leningrad Region Executive... more
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"Lisinsky", a reserve
The "Lisinsky" reserve is a state natural complex reserve. It is located in the territory of the Tosno District and its area is 28,4 thousand hectares. The forestry was founded in the late 18 century. The study with the pupils of the Tsarskoe Selo... more
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Lodeynoye Pole District coat of arms and flag, the
The Lodeynoye Pole District's coat of arms and flag are the official approved symbols of the Municipal Union “Lodeynopolskiy rayon” (The Lodeynoye Pole District) (with the decision of the Municipal Assembly of the Municipal Union “Lodeynopolskiy... more
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Lomonosov District coat of arms and flag, the
The Lomonosov District's coat of arms and flag were approved with the decision of the Head of the Municipal Union “Lomonosovsky rayon” (The Lomonosov District) of 16 May 2000, No. 224. The heraldic description of the coat of arms: “Within the... more
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Luga District coat of arms, the
The Luga District's coat of arms is the official symbol of the Municipal Union “Luzhskiy rayon” (The Luga District) that was approved with the decision of the District’s Deputy Assembly of the Municipal Union “Luzhsky rayon” (The Luga District) of ... more
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Narova River, the
NAROVA (Narva, obsolete Estonian Alukse), river. Length: 77 km. Catchment area: 56,200 sq. km. Flow rate: 399 cu. m/s. It flows out of Lake Chudskoye and it flows into the Narva Bay of the Baltic Sea. N. is a borderline between Russian Federation... more
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"Nizhnesvirsky", a reserve
The "Nizhnesvirsky" natural reserve is located on the territory of the Lodeynopolskiy District. Its are is 41615 hectares. It was founded on 11 June 1980 on the base of the Nizhnesvirsky reserve. It included the shore and the part of the water... more
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Novaya Ladoga Town coat of arms, the
The Novaya Ladoga Town's coat of arms is the historical symbol of the town of Novaya Ladoga. It was approved by Emperor on 16 August 1781. The heraldic description of the coat of arms: “Within the dark red shield there is an azure pole with golden... more
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Oredezh River, the
OREDEZH, river, right-hand tributary of the Luga River. Length: 192 km. Catchment area: 3,200 sq. km. Flow rate: 20 cu. m/s. It originates from the springs on the southern slope of the Izhora Hills, in the Dontso tract. It flows across Volosovo,... more
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Parks
Park is a specially plan area with artificially planted trees and with the paths, trails, ponds. The first parks on the territory of the Leningrad Oblast were founded in the 18th century. They were part of imperial residences, grand prince... more
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Pikalyovo Town coat of arms and flag, the
The Pikalyovo Town's coat of arms and flag are the official symbols of the Municipal Union “Gorod Pikalyovo” (The town of Pikalyovo). They were approved with the decision of the Representative Assembly of the Municipal Union “Gorod Pikalyovo” (The... more
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Plyussa River, the
PLYUSSA, river. Flows in Pskov Oblast and in Slantsi District of Leningrad Oblast. Length: 281 (according to other data, 295) km. Catchment area: 6,500 sq. km. Flow rate: 50 cu. m/s. It flows out of Lake Zaplyusye (Zaimosskoye) and into the Narva... more
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Podporozhye District coat of arms and flag, the
The Podporozhye District's coat of arms and flag are approved officially with the decision of the Representative Assembly of the Municipal Union “Podporozhskiy rayon” (The Podporozhye District) of 21 April 2004, No. 152 and No. 153. The heraldic... more
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Priozersk District coat of arms and flag, the
The Priozersk District's coat of arms and flag are the official approved symbols of the Municipal Union “Priozerskiy municipalniy rayon” (The Priozersk District) (the coat of arms was approved with the decision of the Soviet of People's Deputies of... more
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Reserves
Reserves (Sanctuaries in the international classification) . This is category of special protected natural territories which founded for protection or restoration the components of nature and for maintenance the common ecological balance. Some... more
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Sablinka River, the
SABLINKA, a river in Tosno District, left-hand tributary of the Tosna River. Length: 26 km. Catchment area: 84.54 sq. km. It originates near Yeglizi village. Among the localities on the river’s banks, Ulyanovka urban settlement is the largest. S.... more
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"Sablinsky", a natural monument
The "Sablinsky" is the state complex natural monument. It is located in the territory of the Tosno District and its area is 220 hectares. It is governed by the Government of the Leningrad Oblast. The purpose of the foundation is the conservation... more
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Saint Petersburg Gubernia coat of arms, the
The Saint Petersburg Gubernia's coat of arms was approved by Emperor on 5 July 1878 and abolished after the Revolution of 1917. Before establishing, according to an unwritten tradition, the Saint Petersburg's coat of arms was also the Saint... more
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Sertolovo Town coat of arms and flag, the
The Sertolovo Town's coat of arms and flag are the official symbols of the Municipal Union “Gorod Sertolovo” (The Town of Sertolovo) that were approved with the decision of the Representative Assembly of the Municipal Union “Gorod Sertolovo” (The... more
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Shlisselburg Town coat of arms, the
The Shlisselburg Town's coat of arms is the official symbol approved with the decision of the Representative Assembly of the town of Shlisselburg (of the second calling) of 7 February 1997 under the No2/7 “O gerbe g. Shlisselburg” (About the... more
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Slantsi District coat of arms, the
The Slantsi District's coat of arms is the official heraldic emblem of the Municipal Union “Slantsevskiy rayon” (The Slantsi District). The coat of arms was approved with the decision of the Representative Assembly of the Municipal Union of 29... more
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Sosnovy Bor Town coat of arms, the
The Sosnovy Bor Town's coat of arms is the official symbol of the Municipal Union “Gorod Sosnovy Bor” ("The Town of Sosnovy Bor") that was approved with the decision of the Town Assembly of the town of Sosnovy Bor of 16 December 1996, No. 9. The... more
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Svetogorsk Town coat of arms, the
The Svetogorsk Town's coat of arms was approved with the decision of the Representative Assembly of the Municipality “Gorod Svetogorsk” (The Town of Svetogorsk) of 29 May 2001, No. 5-2201. The heraldic description of the coat of arms: “Within the... more
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Symbol of the Leningrad Oblast Governor
The Symbol of the Leningrad Oblast Governor is the official breast sign. It is the main symbol of the post and status of the Leningrad Oblast Governor. The main element of the symbol is a medallion of the intricate shape in the form of the Leningrad... more
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Tikhvin District coat of arms and flag, the
The Tikhvin District's coat of arms and flag are the official approved symbols of the Municipal Union “Tihvinskiy rayon” (The Tikhvin District) (the coat of arms was approved with the decision of the Soviet of Deputies of the Tikhvin District of 18... more
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Tosno District coat of arms, the
The Tosno District's coat of arms is the official approved heraldic emblem of the Municipal Union “Tosnenskiy rayon” (The Tosno District) (the coat of arms was approved with the decision of the Representative Assembly of the Municipal Union of 28... more
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"Tuutari", a park
The "Tuutari" park is the ski resort (the Lomonosov District). It is located on the Kirhof Mountain of the Dudergoffskih hills (finnish language: Tuutari- Dudergof) and its area is 50 hectares. On the territory of the Tuutari park there are four... more
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"Vepssky Les" ("Veps Forest"), a park
Vepssky Les ("Veps Forest") is a state natural park. It is located in the territory of the Podporozhie, Tihvin, Boksitogorsk, Lodetnoy Pole districts. It occupies the area of 189,1 thousand hectares. It was founded with resolution of the Governor of... more
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"Verkhny Oredezh", a natural historical park
Verkhny Oredezh (“The Upper Oredezh”) is a natural historical park the concept of foundation which is considered by the Government of the Leningrad Oblast. The initiator of the project is A.A. Semochkin, the director of the memorial country estate... more
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Volkhov District coat of arms and flag, the
The Volkhov District's coat of arms and flag are the official approved symbols of the Municipal Union “Volhovskiy rayon” (the Volkhov District) (the coat of arms was approved with the decision of the Representative Assembly of the Municipal Union... more
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Volkhov Town coat of arms and flag, the
The Volkhov Town's coat of arms and flag are the official approved symbols of the Municipal Union “Gorod Volkhov” (the town of Volkhov), now it is the urban-type settlement of Volkhov (the coat of arms was approved with the decision of the... more
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Vsevolozhsk District coat of arms, the
The Vsevolozhsk District's coat of arms is the official approved symbol of the Municipal Union “Vsevolozhskiy Rayon” (The Vsevolozhsk District). It was approved with the decision of the Representative Assembly of the Vsevolozhsk District of 20... more
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Vyborg Town coat of arms and flag, the
The Vyborg Town's coat of arms and flag are the official approved symbols of the Municipal Union “Vyborgskoye gorodskoe poselenie” (the urban-type settlement of Vyborg) (they were approved with the decision of the Soviet of Deputies of the... more
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Water - marsh lands
The water - marsh lands (WML; the Ramsar sites is the name of the Ramsarskiye lands(ugodya) in the international classification) . They were founded to protect the waterfowl habitat. The list of 35 lands was registered with the Government... more
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