Among the dunes and pines on the shores of the Gulf of Finland is the town of Sosnovy Bor. St. Petersburg is eighty kilometers from it. Pure sea air, infused with needles, amazing tranquility and silence make it unique. Although it may seem boring to some, it will be pleasant for those who appreciate the beauty of nature, while having at hand all the benefits of civilization.
Location of Sosnovy Bor
Until the end of 1958, on the site of Sosnovy Bor there was the village of Ustya, whose origin goes back to antiquity. Mention of her is found on maps of 1676. Its inhabitants were engaged in fishing and forestry. It was in this reserved place that a small village for workers was laid, whose name was given in honor of the beautiful pine forests that stretch along the entire Kopory Bay of the Gulf of Finland, where the future city is located. A river with picturesque banks flows through Sosnovy Bor. It is called Kovashi and flows into the Gulf of Finland.
What is the city famous for?
Atomic scientists live in Sosnovy Bor. Not far from the city is the Leningrad NPP , it is planned to build its second stage. A number of facilities related to nuclear energy are located on the territory of Sosnovy Bor, so until 2013 the city was closed. But today, citizens of Russia can pass into the city without hindrance, having on hand a document confirming the citizenship of Russia.
Part of the city, built in the Soviet era, is located in a pine forest, which is why it got that name. Many modern buildings are being built, which gives a certain flavor. The city is young and does not have ancient historical monuments, but here they create their own unique objects, which over time will become his pride.
These include "Andersengrad" - a fabulous town for children, which in style resembles a Western European city with its town hall tower. Or the temple of the icon "Burning Kupina", this you will not meet anywhere. This icon protects from disasters, destruction.
Drowning in greenery, with magnificent beaches located on the Gulf of Finland, with clean air, with well-developed infrastructure, the city of Sosnovy Bor attracts people who, having been here, return here again, at least for a day, to take a break from the gassed metropolis. The benefit of transport interchange and public transport allow this to be done. To get from the city of St. Petersburg to Sosnovy Bor is not difficult.
How to get to the city by car
Road transport is becoming increasingly popular. First of all, by the fact that it gives the trip an arbitrary character, as you can stay anywhere, see interesting sights. The length of the route Saint Petersburg - Sosnovy Bor is 98 kilometers. If you draw a straight line between the two cities, the distance will be 67 kilometers. Travel time will be 1 hour 40 minutes. If the path begins in St. Petersburg, then it runs through cities and towns:
- Kronstadt, the distance to it will be 44 kilometers. The duration of the journey to it is 40 minutes.
- From Kronstadt to Lomonosov, the route will be 17 kilometers. The time will be 15 minutes.
- We go from Lomonosov to the village of Bolshaya Izhora - 7 kilometers. The trip takes about 10 minutes.
- From the village of Bolshaya Izhora to the village of Lebyazhye - 8 kilometers. The time is about 10 minutes.
- From the village of Lebyazhye to the station. Kovashi - 15 kilometers. The duration of the trip is 15 minutes.
- From Art. Kovashi to the town of Sosnovy Bor - 8 kilometers. The time will be about 10 minutes.
The cost of a trip by car with a fuel price of 39 rubles / liter will be about 315 rubles.
We choose railway transport
It’s necessary to leave St. Petersburg from the Dachnoe platform to Sosnovy Bor. It is located next to the intersection of two avenues - the Country and People’s Militia. About a kilometer from the platform there is a metro with the name of the station "Prospect Veteranov". More than 10 trains go every day to the Kalishchi station, located in Sosnovy Bor.
The first train Sosnovy Bor - St. Petersburg begins to move at 06:00, the last - at 23:00. The time spent on the trip is 1 hour 53 minutes. Ticket price - 220 rubles.
Bus and minibus
Getting to Sosnovy Bor from St. Petersburg by bus is not difficult. Every day, from 07:30 to 23:00, a bus leaves the Avtovo metro station, located on Molodezhnaya Street, which will take passengers to Sosnovy Bor in 1 hour 55 minutes. Buses run in 30 minutes. From Sosnovy Bor, the movement of buses starts at 06:30.
It’s more convenient for someone to leave St. Petersburg for Sosnovy Bor by minibus, especially since they leave every 15 minutes from the Avtovo and Parnas metro stations. They begin their movement in St. Petersburg at 08:00, the last flight at 22:00, they travel from Sosnovy Bor from 06:00 to 20:00.