Location: Leningrad Oblast
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Leningrad Oblast (Russian: Ленингра́дская о́бласть, tr. Leningradskaya oblast’, IPA: [lʲɪnʲɪnˈgratskəjə ˈobləsʲtʲ]) is a federal subject of Russia (an oblast). It was established on August 1, 1927, although it was not until 1946 that the oblast's borders had been mostly settled in their present position. The oblast was named after the city of Leningrad (now St. Petersburg). Unlike the city, the oblast retains the name of Leningrad.
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1. Museum of Soviet Toys
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. House-Museum of Composer Isaac Schwartz
3. Ivangorod Museum
4. Gatchina Palace and Estate Museum
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4.5 based on 684 reviews
Gatchina Palace and Estate Museum is located 30 km to the south-west of St.Petersburg. The unique atmosphere of the Royal country seat and glorious 18th century interiors are at your service. Valuable collections of painting, furniture, porcelain, antique weapon as well as Gobelin tapestries, embroideries and Italian sculpture will let a visitor get a vivid impression of the royal court life. While darkness and dampness of the mysterious underpass will let you feel the romance of the Russian Castle.
Reviewed By sskorohodd - St. Petersburg, Russia
✨The Great Gatchina Palace was built in 1766-1781 in Gatchina according to the project of Antonio Rinaldi for the favorite of Catherine II Count Grigory Grigoryevich Orlov. Located on a hill above Silver Lake, the palace combines the themes of a medieval castle and a country residence. The interiors of the palace are an example of Russian classicism at the turn of the 18th-19th centuries. The palace was one of the favorite resting places of the royal family✨
5. Primorskiy Museum of Local Lore
6. Interactive Museum Muzeus
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
7. Shlisselburg (Oreshek) Fortress
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4.5 based on 115 reviews
Located on an island not far from Shlisselburg, the Oreshek fortress was founded in the 14th century. After it was recaptured from the Swedes by Peter I in 1702, it became a key fortress protecting St. Petersburg and a high-security prison.
Reviewed By sergeyk147
Me and my wife loved it unconditionally and unequivocally. I'd hate to repeat other people's reviews so therefore just note that it's worth coming to the far, Ladoga-facing point of that isle to see how strong current of the Neva river is. It is easy to find - avoid the fortress, go from the pier to the left along the wall till a brown granite obelisk and there you are. The citadel as such was impressive though we were unpleasantly surprised by an excessive stress upon communist years and the latest war - in detriment of other periods of its seven years' old history. And, my God! - there're only ruins everywhere! Local guides' explanations that this is the result of Nazi bombardment and shelling do not hold water. The fortress has been ruined at least twice - by the Swedes in 1613 and by Russians in 1703 - but has always been fully restored. Aren't today's builders less knowledgeable than Novgorodians or just cack-handed? Do the job and it will be a diamond in the Russian tourist crown! Open-air concerts of classical music, medieval tournaments, historical quests for kids, festivals - horizons are limitless if there are corresponding facilities in place. And just think about fireworks there. On V-Day, for example. All this will not hurt the memory of the deceased at all - provided serious events are arranged. Just use a balanced approach. And find some money (easier said than done).
8. Shlisselburg History Museum
9. Rimsky-Korsakov House Museum
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
10. Kingisepp Museum of History and Local Lore
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
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