Lodeynoye Pole is a small town in Leningradskayaareas. Today we will talk about his most famous sights. Lodejnoe pole - the cradle of Russian shipbuilding. Here is the famous Petrovsky shipyard and other attractions that deserve the attention of tourists.
From the history of the city
In 1702 in the territory of the present cityorder of Peter I was founded shipbuilders village. In the same year, the Olonets shipyard was opened. A few months later the Shtandart frigate was built here - the first ship of the Baltic Fleet. The history of the city and its main sights is closely connected with the Peter shipyard. Lodejnoe field is considered the cradle of the Baltic Fleet. The first Russian squadron in the Baltic was created within the walls of the city shipyard.
During the time of Empress Catherine II, all the settlements surrounding the Petrovskaya Shipyard were united into one city - Lodeynoye Pole.
After the First World War in its vicinitythe Svirlag correctional labor camp appears - one of the most terrible institutions of the GULAG. Here they sent the opponents of the new Soviet government and all those who disagreed with the regime. The famous philosopher and writer A. Losev was serving his term in the walls of the SvirLag.
During the Second World War, Lodejnoe Pole and its surroundings became the scene of hostilities. Many of the city’s sights and historic buildings were destroyed during military operations.
How to get there?
Today, you can quickly get to the city by train "Petersburg - Lodeinoe Pole". In addition, more than 40 trains run in this direction: from Murmansk, Moscow, Petrozavodsk, Gomel.
Every year hundreds of tourists come here toSee the main local attractions. The lodey field and its surroundings will appeal to all history lovers, because it is here that you can learn the most interesting secrets from the past of Russia. So, let's take a closer look at the sights that attract travelers from all over the country.
Park memorial "Svirskaya victory"
One year before the end of the Second World Warthe memorial park was created by the decision of the Military Council of the Karelian Front. This monument was based on the crossing point of the Soviet troops during the crossing of the Svir River. This military operation was part of the Svir-Petrozavodsk campaign.
Today the park is locatedlocal history museum. Its expositions are devoted to the history of the city and its surroundings in different eras. The largest collection is dedicated to the history of the Second World War. Going on a trip to Lodeynoye Pole, be sure to visit the local local history museum. Only here you can learn many interesting stories from the past of the city.
Местные жители бережно хранят память о героях World War II. Annually in honor of the Svir victory, solemn events are held. In addition, on the basis of the memorial park, patriotic excursions for schoolchildren are constantly organized, seminars and courage lessons are held.
Peter shipyard
Этот историко-культурный комплекс - одна из main sights of Lodeynoy field. Here every tourist has a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the history of the emergence of the Baltic Fleet and see the recreated samples of ships. In addition, the museum operates on the basis of the complex. His exposition presents materials telling about the beginning of shipbuilding in Lodein Field, about the first steps of Peter I in this area and about the creation of the first Baltic squadron. In addition, the museum staff will be happy to tell every interested tourist about the first ships in Russia (from the time of the Vikings and the heyday of the Novgorod principality).
Trinity Alexander-Svirsky Monastery
This monastery was founded in the early 16th century. It was erected at the place where the Holy Trinity appeared to St. Alexander Svirsky during prayer.
Today the monastery complex includes several buildings.
- The Church of the Intercession of the Mother of God was erected in the middle of the 16th century. The monument has been preserved to our days in its original form. This church is an excellent example of the Novgorod style.
- Transfiguration Cathedral. The shrine was built of stone in the middle of the 17th century.
- Church of Zechariah and Elizabeth, built at the end of the 17th century.
- The Church of John of Damascus is a beautiful monument of architecture of the early 18th century.
- Temple of the Life-Giving Trinity. The shrine was built at the end of the 18th century on the site of the wooden Trinity Cathedral of the early 16th century.
Nizhne-Svirsky Reserve
Нижне-Свирский заповедник расположен на the territory of the south-eastern coast of the largest freshwater lake in Europe - Ladoga. In the protected area one can meet rare representatives of the average taiga flora and fauna. Elks, brown bears, badgers live on the shores of Lake Ladoga, black storks and white-tailed eagles nest. In addition, whitefish, perch, perch, lake salmon, bream, pike, ruff, ripus are found in the pond itself.
Other sights: Lodeinoe field and its surroundings
- Nizhnesvirskaya HPP is located not far fromSvirstroy village in the Leningrad region. It was built in 1936. During the Second World War, according to the scorched-earth tactics, this strategically important hydroelectric power station was blown up. In 1948 it was restored.
- The Church of St. Michael the Archangel of the 18th century is located in the vicinity of the Lodeynoye Pole, in the village of Alekhovshchina. On the basis of the shrine today there is a museum of folk arts.
- The monument to Peter I was erected on the bank of the Svir River, on the site of the former imperial house.
