Vsevolozhsk, Industrial town in Leningrad Oblast, Russia
Vsevolozhsk is an industrial town in Leningrad Oblast, situated roughly 24 kilometers east of St. Petersburg across the Karelian Isthmus. The settlement occupies a gentle rise 30 meters above sea level, surrounded by patches of forest and smaller waterways.
The settlement took shape in 1892 following construction of a narrow-gauge railway linking several villages, including Ryabovo, first recorded in 1727. During the Second World War, the area became a crucial stop along the Road of Life, the supply route sustaining blockaded Leningrad.
The Priyutino Estate draws visitors who walk through halls once hosting 19th-century Russian poets and artists. The rooms preserve traces of an era when the manor served as a gathering place for writers and musicians.
Three railway stations link the town to St. Petersburg, offering regular commuter trains toward the nearby metropolis. Buses and shared taxis supplement the rail network, running between neighborhoods and the center of St. Petersburg.
The town takes its name from the Vsevolozhsky noble family, who owned large estates in the region during the 18th century. Today, street names and the preserved manor recall a time when private country seats shaped the surrounding countryside.
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