Lodeynopolsky District

Lodeynopolsky District lies in the northeast of Leningrad Oblast and spreads across large forested areas near Lake Ladoga. The region has sparse settlement and consists mainly of unspoiled landscapes with rivers and lakes.

The district was founded in 1927 during Soviet administrative reforms and replaced older tsarist administrative structures. Since then, the region has remained part of changing administrative boundaries in northwestern Russia.

The Alexander-Svirsky Monastery in Staraya Sloboda shows religious architecture that developed over centuries. The churches and buildings of the monastery tell the story of how important this place has been for people in the region.

The Saint Petersburg-Murmansk railway line and the M18 highway connect the district to larger cities in the region. Visitors should expect longer travel times and variable conditions, especially in winter.

The Nizhnesvirsky Nature Reserve in the northwest of the district offers a refuge for rare animals and plants within the forests. This protected area is little known, although it represents one of the most important natural zones in the region.

Location: Leningrad Oblast

Inception: August 1, 1927

Capital city: Lodeynoye Pole

Shares border with: Olonetsky District, Podporozhsky District, Volkhovsky District, Tikhvinsky District

Website: http://admlodia.ru

GPS coordinates: 60.73430,33.54318

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43