Districts of St. Petersburg: full list

St. Petersburg - one of the largest cities in Russia, it is located in the north-western part of the country near the border with the Baltic countries - Estonia and Finland.

Previously, it had a different name: first Petrograd, and then Leningrad. In the people this city is called differently: the city on the Neva, the cultural capital, the Northern Venice 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 us examine in more detail the areas of St. Petersburg, how administrative division is represented.

Vasileostrovsky

It is an island unconnected with land borders with the rest of the city. To be more precise, it includes three islands: Vasilievsky, Golodai and Serny. Vasileostrovsky region along with the Admiralty, Central and Petrogradsky is in the historical center of the city - all these four administrative-territorial units represent the central regions of St. Petersburg.

Vasileostrovsky area is close to the main business centers and famous sights of the city, but at the same time because of its location has weak transport links with the mainland. Residents of St. Petersburg call this area in a simple way Vaska.

Moscow

This territorial unit of Peter was not in vain given this name. After all, from this area from Moscow Avenue lies a highway, which is sent to the Russian capital. The avenue is the oldest street in the district that has existed since the city was founded. The Moscow region is the most southern district of St. Petersburg and one of the most prestigious and beautiful.

Admiralteysky

It houses a famous landmark, in honor of which it is named - the Admiralty, and now the Main Headquarters of the Russian Navy. The whole history of this region is directly connected with the fleet. It is located in the central part of the city on the left bank of the Neva.

Frunzensky

A heavily populated area in the south of the city. It was named after the famous military leader Mikhail Vasilievich Frunze. This is an industrial zone: about 25% of the total area is occupied by industrial enterprises. In addition, there are massive residential buildings that represent sleeping areas. A significant problem so far is its poor transport accessibility.

Krasnoselsky

It occupies a large area and is located in the south-west 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 are no metro stations in the region.

Nevsky

Nevsky district of St. Petersburg is one of the largest districts of St. Petersburg and is the only one that is located immediately on the two banks of the Neva. However, the left-bank and right-bank zones are radically different from each other. The Nevsky district of St. Petersburg on the left bank counts more old houses and more industrial enterprises in the housing stock than on the right, which has more comfortable living conditions.

Kronstadt

It has an island arrangement. It is the city of Kronstadt, which is mostly located on the island of Kotlin. Until recently, it was considered a closed area, where it was impossible to freely get to all comers.

Vyborgsky

Vyborgsky District of St. Petersburg is one of the oldest districts of the city. It has a long stretch from the north of the center of St. Petersburg to its outskirts in the south. It is a densely populated region with a population of about 450,000. Despite the development of industry, this territory is one of the most landscaped in the city.

Seaside

It is considered the leader in terms of population among all districts of St. Petersburg: the number of residents has exceeded half a million. It is located in the north-west of the city. Industry is quite developed here. The territory is a kind of separation zone between the resort and the urbanized parts of the city. At present it is the most dynamically developing region in St. Petersburg.

Resort

It features its advantageous location and impressive size. However, the population, in comparison with its area, is small and amounts to about 70 thousand people. It is a picturesque corner of nature with a climate close to the sea. There are many famous resorts and sanatoria.

Kolpinsky

It includes the city of Kolpino, as well as a number of settlements. It is located on the bank of the river Izhora in the south-east of the city. It is distinguished by a large concentration of large industrial enterprises, which are mainly outside the residential area. Through Kolpino is the border that divides 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 the focus of monuments of architecture and the most important state institutions, including the city administration. The construction of new industrial enterprises is prohibited on the territory within the boundaries of the district.

Pushkinsky

It includes two cities - Pushkin and Pavlovsk, as well as three villages. Most of the population lives in the city of Pushkin, which previously bore a well-known name - Tsarskoe Selo. This southern region is recognized as one of the most environmentally friendly in the city. It is a large scientific and tourist center.

Petrodvorets

It is located in the west of St. Petersburg. It includes: 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 here.

Petrogradsky

It is an area with a huge historical past and its oldest territory. Once it was the center of St. Petersburg. Its name, he took from one of the seven islands that make up the composition. The area is noteworthy because it houses the Peter and Paul Fortress, which became the foundation of the Northern capital.

Kalininsky

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 - the largest areas of St. Petersburg.

Kirovsky

Kirovsky district of St. Petersburg is the second largest in terms of the number of industrial enterprises, in this regard, the ecological situation is quite tense. The transport and social infrastructure is developed here . Kirov district of St. Petersburg is located in the south-western part.

Krasnogvardeysky

It is located on the right bank of the Neva. It is an ancient district of the city. It was previously annexed to the Kalininsky district, later regained its independence as an administrative and territorial unit.

Despite the large territory and densely populated areas, St. Petersburg has a fairly simple administrative division. The areas of St. Petersburg differ from each other, and each of them has its own unique features.