Zelenogorsk, Municipal town in Kurortny District of Saint Petersburg, Russia
This place sits on the Gulf of Finland and forms part of the Kurortny District within Saint Petersburg, Russia. Along the coast several beaches and park areas spread between wooded hills and open water.
The settlement emerged during the 17th century under Swedish rule and later changed hands several times. After the Winter War in 1939 the territory became part of the Soviet Union, prompting most of the Finnish-speaking population to leave.
The town contains architectural elements from both Russian and Finnish heritage, reflecting its position between these two distinct cultural regions.
Regular trains and buses link this town to central Saint Petersburg in about an hour. The beaches and promenades lie within a few minutes' walk from the railway station.
A bronze sculpture of traveller's boots stands at the entrance to the town, recalling the wayfarers who paused here on northern journeys over the centuries. A small fountain nearby forms part of this ensemble.
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