Location: Shlisselburg
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Shlisselburg (Russian: Шлиссельбург, IPA: [ʂlʲɪsʲɪlʲˈburk]; German: Schlüsselburg; Swedish: Nöteborg) is a town in Kirovsky District of Leningrad Oblast, Russia, located at the head of the Neva River on Lake Ladoga, 35 kilometers (22 mi) east of St. Petersburg. From 1944 to 1992, it was known as Petrokrepost (Петрокрепость). Population: 13,170 (2010 Census); 12,401 (2002 Census); 12,589 (1989 Census).
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1. Pamyatnik S.L. Vladislavichu-Raguzinskomu
2. Petrovskiy Bridge
3. 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).
4. Shlisselburg History Museum
5. Oreshek Fortress
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4.5 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By sergeyk147
We loved the fortress though got puzzled by ruins inside which looked more like shambles. Local guides' chants that everything was destroyed during World War II are just lame excuse. The citadel has been badly damaged at least twice before - in 1613 when the Swedes took it from Russia and then in 1703 when Peter the Great recaptured it - and has always been fully repaired. So total renovation is obviously imperative. It'll turn this old lady into a tourist sex bomb! We also were unpleasantly puzzled by a strong bias of the exhibits toward Soviet past and the latest war. Yes, of course, Great Patriotic War, as Russians call it, is essential for self-esteem of the nation but the fortress is about seven hundred years old! Why such distortions now, in these normal times?! There were long periods of Novgorod principality - they initially bult it! - then that of Swedish conquest, then again Russian imperial ruling. Practically none of them is duly mentioned. Prejudiced and out-of-date. Thanks God, there appeared a cross in memory of Russian infantry guardsmen who played a decisive role in storming Swedish Nöteburg in 1703. New winds are still blowing... Would love to return here when all the renovation works were accomplished. But the impression is nevertheless very strong.
