Vyborgsky District

Vyborgsky District is an administrative region in northwestern Leningrad Oblast, characterized by extensive forests, rolling terrain, and scattered rock formations. Several larger towns serve as centers within the area, connected by roads and rail routes.

The region was established in 1940 during Soviet administrative reorganization and initially belonged to the Karelo-Finnish Soviet Socialist Republic. It transferred to Leningrad Oblast in 1944 and has maintained its current structure since then.

The district reflects Finnish and Russian building traditions in its villages and older structures. Visitors can observe this blend of influences while walking through smaller towns, where both cultures have left their mark.

The area is easily accessible via major rail routes connecting Saint Petersburg and Helsinki, which also serve several larger towns. A dense road network surrounds the region for travel between various locations.

The region hosts three important ports—Vyborg, Primorsk, and Vysotsk—which are major trade hubs on the Baltic Sea. These harbors play a key role in international maritime traffic across the region.

Location: Leningrad Oblast

Inception: July 1940

Capital city: Vyborg

Elevation above the sea: 15 m

Shares border with: Saint Petersburg, Priozersky District, Lakhdenpokhsky District, Kymenlaakso, South Karelia, Vsevolozhsky District

Website: http://vbglenobl.ru

GPS coordinates: 60.70917,28.74417

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:43