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Leningrad Region
Leningrad Oblast, in the North-West of Russia, is a region that in terms of the area it covers is comparable with certain European states. Here you’ll find monuments of history and architecture that preserve memories of ancient tribes that settled these lands, Medieval crusades and wars for lordship over these strategically important territories. An outlet onto the Baltic Sea, rivers in the valleys of which archaeologists to this day continue to find valuable artefacts. The region is also home to Lake Ladoga – the largest freshwater lake in Europe, which lovers of ecological tourism travel from all over the world. The natural environment here has a unique charm, and the rich cultural heritage of the region draws an incredibly varied range of travellers.
Baltic eel with vegetables
Kaliningrad is the heart of the western most region of Russia and one of the best places to try the legendary Baltic eel. This snake-like fish lives and fattens up in rivers, then setting off on a long sea journey to lay its eggs. These eels head towards the tropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean – the Sargasso Sea – a distance of almost 8,000 kilometres each way. Join a head chef from Kaliningrad and learn a tasty eel recipe on the Russian Travel Guide.
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Baltic eel with vegetables
Petersburg's smaller museums. Micro-miniatures
The Russian Levsha Museum of micro-miniatures may be the smallest of the small museums in St. Petersburg. Each of the exhibition pieces (without protective cases and stands) could easily fit on a standard postage stamp — nevertheless, the exposition space is over 30 square metres in area. As the naked eye is incapable of seeing all of the detail included in each work, each exhibition piece is equipped with a special optical system and lighting. Despite the museum’s small size, visitors tend to take their time carefully examining each display. One could easily spend hours studying the tiny masterpieces, returning time and again to compare their sizes and evaluate the complexity of the work.
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