St. Petersburg is one of the largest cities in Russia, located in the northwestern part of the country near the border with the B altic countries - Estonia and Finland.
Earlier it had a different name: first Petrograd, and then Leningrad. People call this city in different ways: the city on the Neva, the cultural capital, Venice of the North and the Northern Capital.
It is one of the largest metropolitan areas in Europe, its great cultural heritage is truly the property of Russia.
Let's take a closer look at the districts of St. Petersburg, how the administrative division is presented.
Vasileostrovskiy
It is an island with no land borders to the rest of the city. To be more precise, it includes three islands: Vasilyevsky, Goloday and Serny. Vasileostrovsky district, along with Admir alteisky, Central and Petrogradsky, is located in the historical center of the city - all these four administrative-territorial units represent the central regions of St. Petersburg.
Vasileostrovsky district is close to the main business centers and famous sights of the city, but at the same time due toits location has weak transport links with the mainland. Residents of St. Petersburg call this area simply Vaska.
Moscow
This territorial unit of St. Petersburg was not in vain given just such a name. After all, a highway runs from this area from Moskovsky Prospekt, along which they go to the capital of the Russian Federation. The avenue is the oldest street in the district, existing since the founding of the city. Moskovsky district is the southernmost district of St. Petersburg and one of the most prestigious and beautiful.
Admir alty
There is a well-known landmark in it, after which it is named - this is the Admir alty, and now the Main Headquarters of the Russian Navy. The whole history of this area is directly connected with the fleet. It is located in the central part of the city on the left bank of the Neva.
Frunzensky
Heavily populated area in the south of the city. It is named after the famous military leader Mikhail Vasilyevich Frunze. This is an industrial zone: about 25% of the total area is occupied by industrial enterprises. In addition, there are massive residential developments representing sleeping areas. A significant problem still lies in its poor transport accessibility.
Krasnoselsky
It occupies a large area and is located in the southwest of St. Petersburg. It includes the city of Krasnoye Selo and a number of settlements. It is distinguished by its environmental friendliness, as it has a small number of industrial enterprises. There are large parks, many lakes and rivers. Its peculiarity is that there is not a single metro station in the area.
Nevsky
Nevsky district of St. Petersburg is one of the largest districts of St. Petersburg and is the only one located on both banks of the Neva. At the same time, the left-bank and right-bank zones are fundamentally different from each other. The Nevsky district of St. Petersburg on the left bank has more old houses and more industrial enterprises in the housing stock than on the right bank, which has more comfortable living conditions.
Kronstadt
It has an island location. It represents the city of Kronstadt, which is mostly located on the island of Kotlin. Until recently, it was considered a closed zone, where it was impossible to freely enter everyone.
Vyborgsky
Vyborgsky district of St. Petersburg is one of the oldest districts of the city. It has a great length from the north from the center of St. Petersburg to its outskirts in the south. It is a densely populated area with a population of about 450,000. Despite the development of industry, this area is one of the greenest in the city.
Seaside
Considered the leader in terms of population among all districts of St. Petersburg: the number of residents has exceeded half a million. Located in the northwest of the city. The industry is well developed here. The territory is a kind of dividing zone between the resort and urbanized parts of the city. At present, this is the most dynamically developing area in St. Petersburg.
Resort
Distinguished by itsadvantageous location and impressive size. However, the population, in comparison with its area, is small and amounts to approximately 70 thousand people. This is a picturesque corner of nature with a climate close to the sea. There are many famous resorts and sanatoriums here.
Kolpinsky
It includes the city of Kolpino, as well as a number of villages. It is located on the banks of the Izhora River in the southeast of the city. It is distinguished by a large concentration of large industrial enterprises, which are mainly located outside the residential area. The border passes through Kolpino, dividing the territory into the city and the Leningrad region.
Central
This is the historical center of St. Petersburg, it is located on the left bank of the Neva. Its very name speaks for itself - here is the center of architectural monuments and the most important government institutions, including the city administration. The construction of new industrial enterprises is prohibited on the territory within the district.
Pushkinsky
Includes two cities - Pushkin and Pavlovsk, as well as three villages. Most of the population lives in the city of Pushkin, which previously had a well-known name - Tsarskoye Selo. This southern area is recognized as one of the most environmentally friendly in the city. It is a major scientific and tourist center.
Petrodvorets
Located in the west of St. Petersburg. It consists of: Peterhof, Lomonosov and Strelna. In the north, the region borders on the Gulf of Finland. This area is considered prestigious. There are many attractions and green spaces.
Petrogradsky
This is an area with a great historical past and its oldest territory. Once it was the center of St. Petersburg. He took his name from one of the seven islands that make up the composition. The area is notable for the fact that the Peter and Paul Fortress is located here, which became the foundation of the Northern capital.
Kalinin
Kalininsky district of St. Petersburg lies in the north of St. Petersburg. First of all, this territory is a giant industrial center, in addition, it can be called a scientific and educational center. Kalininsky and Primorsky are the largest districts of St. Petersburg.
Kirovskiy
Kirovsky district of St. Petersburg ranks second in terms of the number of industrial enterprises, in connection with this, the environmental situation is quite tense. The transport and social infrastructure is well developed here. Kirovsky district of St. Petersburg is located in the southwestern part.
Krasnogvardeisky
Located on the right bank of the Neva. It is an ancient part of the city. Previously, it was attached to the Kalininsky District, later regained its independence as an administrative-territorial unit.
Despite its large territory and dense population, St. Petersburg has a fairly simple administrative division. The districts of St. Petersburg are different from each other, and each of them has its own unique features.
