St. Petersburg - one of the largest cities in Russia, it is located in the north-western part of the country near the border with the Baltic countries - Estonia and Finland.
Previously, it had a different name: first Petrograd, then Leningrad. In the people this city is called differently: the city on the Neva, the cultural capital, the Northern Venice and the Northern capital.
It is one of the largest metropolitan areas in Europe, its great cultural heritage is truly the property of Russia.
Let us examine in more detail the areas of St. Petersburg, how administrative division is represented.
Vasileostrovsky
It is an island, unrelatedland borders with the rest of the city. To be more precise, it includes three islands: Vasilievsky, Golodai and Serny. The Vasileostrovsky area along with the Admiralty, Central and Petrogradsky is in the historical center of the city - all these four administrative-territorial units represent the central regions of St. Petersburg.
The Vasileostrovsky area is close to the mainbusiness centers and famous sights of the city, but at the same time because of its location has weak transport links with the mainland. Residents of St. Petersburg call this area in a simple way Vaska.
Moscow
This territorial unit of Peter was not in vaingiven just such a name. After all, from this area from Moskovsky Prospekt lies the highway, which is sent to the Russian capital. The avenue is the oldest street in the district that has existed since the city was founded. Moscow district is the most southern district of St. Petersburg and one of the most prestigious and beautiful.
Admiralteysky
There is a well-knowna landmark in honor of which he is named - this is the Admiralty, and now the Main Headquarters of the Russian Navy. The whole history of this region is directly connected with the fleet. It is located in the central part of the city on the left bank of the Neva.
Frunzensky
A heavily populated area in the south of the city.It is named after the famous military leader Mikhail Vasilievich Frunze. This is an industrial zone: about 25% of the total area is occupied by industrial enterprises. In addition, there are massive residential buildings that represent sleeping areas. A significant problem so far is its poor transport accessibility.
Krasnoselsky
It occupies a large area and is located on thesouth-west of St. Petersburg. It includes the city of Krasnoye Selo and a number of settlements. It is distinguished by its ecological compatibility, since it has a small number of industrial enterprises. There are large parks, many lakes and rivers. Its peculiarity is that there are no metro stations in the region.
Nevsky district of St. Petersburg is one of the largestdistricts of St. Petersburg and is the only one that is located immediately on the two banks of the Neva. At the same time, the left-bank and right-bank zones are radically different from each other. Nevsky district of St. Petersburg on the left bank counts more old houses and more industrial enterprises in the housing stock than on the right bank, which has more comfortable living conditions.
Kronstadt
It has an island arrangement.It is the city of Kronstadt, which is mostly located on the island of Kotlin. Until recently, it was considered a closed area, where it was impossible to freely reach all comers.
Vyborgsky
Vyborg district of St. Petersburg is among the oldestareas of the city. It has a long stretch from the north of the center of Peter to its outskirts in the south. It is a densely populated region with a population of about 450,000. Despite the development of industry, this territory is one of the most landscaped in the city.
Seaside
It is considered the leading populationamong all districts of St. Petersburg: the number of residents has exceeded half a million. It is located in the north-west of the city. Industry is quite developed here. The territory is a kind of separation zone between the resort and the urbanized parts of the city. At present it is the most dynamically developing region in St. Petersburg.
It is characterized by its advantageous location andimpressive size. However, the population, in comparison with its area, is small and amounts to approximately 70 thousand people. It is a picturesque corner of nature with a climate close to the sea. There are many famous resorts and sanatoria.
Kolpinsky
It includes the city of Kolpino, as well as a number ofsettlements. It is located on the bank of the river Izhora in the southeast of the city. It is distinguished by a large concentration of large industrial enterprises, which are mainly outside the residential area. Through Kolpino, there is a border dividing the territory into a city and the Leningrad Region.
Central
This is the historical center of St. Petersburg, it is located on theleft bank of the Neva. Its very name speaks for itself - here the focus of monuments of architecture and the most important state institutions, including the city administration. The construction of new industrial enterprises is prohibited on the territory within the boundaries of the district.
Pushkinsky
It includes two cities - Pushkin and Pavlovsk, andalso three villages. Most of the population lives in the city of Pushkin, which previously bore a well-known name - Tsarskoe Selo. This southern region is recognized as one of the most environmentally friendly in the city. It is a large scientific and tourist center.
Petrodvorets
It is located in the west of St. Petersburg.It includes: Peterhof, Lomonosov and Strelna. In the north the region borders on the Gulf of Finland. This area is considered prestigious. There are many attractions and green spaces here.
This is an area with a huge historical past andits oldest territory. Once it was the center of St. Petersburg. Its name he took from one of the seven islands that make up the compound. The area is noteworthy because it houses the Peter and Paul Fortress, which became the foundation of the Northern Capital.
Kalininsky
Kalininsky district of St. Petersburg lies in the north of St. Petersburg.First of all, this territory is a giant industrial center, in addition, it can be called a scientific and educational center. Kalininsky and Primorsky - the largest areas of St. Petersburg.
Kirovsky
Kirov district of St. Petersburg is the second inthe number of industrial enterprises, in this regard, the ecological situation is quite tense. The transport and social infrastructure is developed here. Kirovsky district of St. Petersburg is located in the south-western part.
It is located on the right bank of the Neva. It is an ancient district of the city. It was previously annexed to the Kalininsky district, later regained its independence as an administrative and territorial unit.
Despite the large territory and densely populated areas, St. Petersburg has a fairly simple administrative division. The areas of St. Petersburg differ from each other, and each of them has its own unique features.
