The best sights of Stary Ladoga with photos and descriptions. Staraya Ladoga Fortress How to get to Staraya Ladoga

Would you like to see the oldest settlement in the Leningrad region, walk along the oldest Russian street, visit monasteries and nature reserves? Plan your trip to Staraya Ladoga is a small village in the Volkhovsky district. Here, according to the chronicles, is the grave of Prince Oleg, was the first place of the reign of Prince Rurik. Today, in Staraya Ladoga, you can find a lot of interesting things - both for history buffs and for those who are in love with places of worship, architectural monuments, or who prefer outdoor recreation.

What to see in Staraya Ladoga

Although today Staraya Ladoga- this is a small village, earlier it was a city called Ladoga. Centuries-old history has left a tangible mark here: literally at the entrance you seem to be transported into the past. Naturally, a significant part of the Old Ladoga sights is connected precisely with history.

architectural landmarks

• Acquaintance with Staraya Ladoga and its sights should start with a tour Old Ladoga fortress, fortunately, every resident of the village will tell you how to get to it. Initially, the fortress was built here at the beginning of the 12th century, but today you can admire the monumental building of the 15th century. Naturally, time has left its mark on the fortress - it is gradually being reconstructed, but part of the structure still resembles either ruins after the battle, or rocks (the thickness of the walls, by the way, in some places reached 5 m). Previously, the fortress had five towers, but only two were restored - Klimentovskaya and Vorotnaya. You can visit here for a nominal fee - tickets are more than affordable.

• On the territory of the fortress is St. George's Church, which is also worth a visit and admire the frescoes of the XII century, which are still preserved on the walls. Actually, it is worth talking about this temple separately, so I will pay more attention to it below.
• Manor "Uspenskoe"- Another place that should definitely be included in the itinerary. It was erected by lieutenant-general Roman Tomilov in the 1780s, but after three decades his son changed the appearance of the estate, adding the so-called "Schwartz House" (stone outbuilding), where a luxurious collection of drawings and paintings, including Rembrandt's brushes, was kept. . Today the estate is part of the Staraya Ladoga Museum. Here are the funds of graphics, painting, frescoes, archaeological and historical household.
• deserves attention and merchant Kalyazin's house a majestic stone structure, which now houses an archaeological exposition. There is something to see here, because excavations near Staraya Ladoga have been going on since the middle of the century before last. Of course, not all finds are presented in the exposition, but in three halls there are interesting things related to different eras - from the Neolithic to the Middle Ages.

Did you know? If you decide to visit the fortress, St. George's Church, expositions, remember that they all belong to the historical, architectural and archaeological museum-reserve, so you can buy a single ticket.

Religious buildings of Staraya Ladoga

Their list may take several pages, but if you are going to Staraya Ladoga for a day or two, it is worth visiting at least the main attractions, photos with descriptions of which are found on many travel sites.

• Since we started our acquaintance with the city from the fortress, the first thing we visited St. George's Church, which has already been mentioned. In addition to frescoes, it is also remarkable for the richness of decorations. According to legend, it was here that Alexander Nevsky consecrated his sword.
• Holy Assumption Monastery And Dormition Church. The monastery was originally male, but later it was given to nuns (by the way, it was here that Evdokia Lopukhina, the wife of Peter the Great, Evdokia Gannibal, lived; relatives of the Decembrists were also exiled here). Majestic architecture, dramatic history - this is what attracts tourists to the monastery.
• Nikolsky Monastery- it is believed that it was founded during the victory of Alexander Nevsky over the Swedes. Of the sights of the monastery, it is worth highlighting the bell tower and the Holy Gates made by Tikhvin masters. Parts of the relics of Nicholas the Wonderworker are kept in the monastery.
• - today it is assigned to the Nikopol Monastery, but remains the main cathedral for the believers of Staraya Ladoga. The temple is located on Malysheva Hill, so relatively recently it had to be saved: there are many voids and underground passages in the mountain, so the church began to sag. It is believed that the temple was erected on the spot where St. Andrew the First-Called once placed his cross. Initially, the temple was wooden, but in the 17th century a stone structure was erected on this site.

St. George's Church

Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist

Museums of Staraya Ladoga

First of all, it is worth highlighting historical and architectural museum reserve, which was already mentioned above: this is a fortress, merchants' estates, St. George's Church.
There are in Staraya Ladoga and local history museum, which is located in the Church of Demetrius of Thessalonica - a small wooden temple, which was erected at the beginning of the 17th century. Of course, today's church was built later, but it is a complete copy of its predecessor.

Natural monuments of Staraya Ladoga

• Situated near the village natural monument "Staroladozhsky" with a total area of ​​more than 200 hectares. There are three artificial caves here: Tanechkina (bats winter here), Staroladozhskaya and Malyshka.
• The complex also has geological outcrops(near Volkhov), which are of value, paleontological fossils. But most an interesting place is the Sopki tract where ancient burial mounds have been preserved. Under one of them, according to legend, Prophetic Oleg is buried.
• Naturally, burial mounds riddled with passages and catacombs, but tourists have no chance to get inside, since there are no entrances to them. Fans of the biofield theory have found that there are some fields in the Sopki that have a healing effect. However, even if this is not the case, it is worth visiting the mounds to admire the most beautiful landscapes of the Volkhov and Staraya Ladoga itself.
• Finally, the list of natural points of interest would be incomplete without Gorchakovshchinsky waterfall which is located near the village. You can get here with a guide from among the locals or on your own. Quiet streams of water and picturesque greenery around will allow you to relax and enjoy being close to nature.

Gorchakovsky waterfall

Staraya Ladoga - what to see in winter

• If you decide to go here for the New Year holidays, visit Sopki unlikely to succeed - most likely, they will be covered with snow.
• But to get acquainted with the expositions of the museum in merchant Kalyazin's house, in the estate "Uspenskoye", wander around the fortress and temples - it is quite possible.
• Do not forget about Gorchakovsky waterfall: in winter, its frozen waters are a truly delightful sight.

A story about the history of Staraya Ladoga - in the past - a city in Novgorod Rus', now - a village. About the Old Ladoga fortress, about the old monasteries and mounds located on this one.

Staraya Ladoga - what to see with children

• It is worth noting that, in principle, it is better not to drag kids under five years old here with you - they will be frankly bored. But older kids will love it in the fortress.
• With schoolchildren it is quite possible to go to tour of the Sopki, but it's better to do it with a guide - his stories will surely come in handy in history lessons, and vivid impressions will stick in your memory for a long time.
• If you decide to go to Staraya Ladoga, it is most convenient to do this by car, and stop for the night - in.

Sopki

Two days were enough for us to explore the main sights of the village, but if you want to relax and rest longer (for example, in nature), allocate one more day.

Have you been to Staraya Ladoga? What sights of the village impressed you the most? Share your impressions in the comments.

I could not even imagine how many sights there are in the east of the Leningrad region, where we will live and travel during our trip to the North-West. The plans were: Volkhov, Staraya Ladoga, Novaya Ladoga and Lodeynoye Pole, or rather the village of Staraya Sloboda, Lodeynopolsky district, where A lexandro-svirsky monastery. When, upon arrival, we "plunged into reality", we realized that we would like to see a lot more. For example, caves - Tanechkina and Staroladozhskaya, Gorchakovsky waterfall, Lyubshanskaya fortress, the village of Isaad, the canyon of the Lava River ... As you can see, there are enough natural attractions here, there are many of them not only in Karelia.

But our goals and objectives were originally different. And in a day or two you can’t see all the local attractions. So much the better, there will be a reason to return. The most important thing is that we visited everything planned. Today in a post I will show you some of what I saw briefly:

• Staraya Ladoga Nikolsky Monastery,
• Old Ladoga Holy Dormition Convent,
• fortress Staraya Ladoga,
• Museum-reserve Staraya Ladoga,
• a bird on a stone - a sculpture of a falcon, a symbol of Ladoga,
• cafe "Prince Rurik" in Staraya Ladoga,
• Sopki tract - the burial place of Prophetic Oleg,
• the city of Novaya Ladoga, its architecture,
• sights of Volkhov.

Why is it possible to show everything only briefly? Yes, because each (each) of the cities and places visited is a whole universe worthy of a separate discussion.
However, even fluently, I can’t “accelerate” in any way. A brief report on the trip is stretched into a "multi-volume book" ... Why? Yes, because this is not a trip, or when every day can be described with three to five photos ... I also wanted to do a trip to Karelia, after all, in one post. No, it's impossible. :) So be patient, the conversation will be long, the report will be multi-article.

Day IV. Staraya Ladoga, Novaya Ladoga, Volkhov

Having breakfast "on our own" in the hotel room, we moved towards Staraya Ladoga.

Staraya Ladoga

From a small, rather young city of Volkhov to a small, but very ancient village of Staraya Ladoga , just 10 minutes drive. And a whole gulf in time - the year of the foundation of Volkhov - 1918, the year of the foundation of Staraya Ladoga - no later than753 According to most historians Staraya Ladoga - the most ancient city in Russia.
So, only 17 kilometers, and we are on the spot. Yes, staying in was the right decision. This is an ideal option for those who come to get acquainted with these places.

We got acquainted with the sights of Staraya Ladoga as we progressed. What is surprising and pleasant is that there are signs to all the iconic places in the city, and all these places, like pearls on a string, are "strung" to the main street - Volkhovsky Prospekt. You won't get lost.
The very first pointer to the right (from the side of Volkhov, of course) "sends" us to Staraya Ladoga St. Nicholas Monastery. We drive up to the northeast tower, leave the car there and go on foot to get acquainted with the monastery. First outside, then inside.

The weather is a miracle, the surrounding nature around is a stunning, ancient place that still remembers its founder, Alexander Nevsky... What else is needed for a traveler to be happy?
Nikolsky Monastery stands on the left bank of the Volkhov River. The rivers in the Leningrad region are incredibly beautiful - blue water and fluffy, like velvet greenery of their banks.

We enter the gate of the monastery.

Looking at a small area Church of John Chrysostom(1860–1873).

The interiors are awe-inspiring - very good.

Standing next to the church Nikolsky Cathedral(Cathedral of Nicholas the Wonderworker). It is he who is the main mystery of the Nikolsky Monastery. Built in 1160, rebuilt in the 17th century (after partial destruction during the Time of Troubles, when Ladoga was under the Swedes for seven years), unsuccessfully restored in 1958, it is currently mothballed and closed.

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After visiting the Nikolsky Monastery, our acquaintance with Staraya Ladoga continued. Driving along Volkhovsky Prospekt, to the right of the road, we noticed a bird on a stone, or rather a falcon, spreading its wings wide. Falcon - a symbol of Staraya Ladoga.

Well, we are going to see the most, perhaps, the famous sight of the city - Fortress Staraya Ladoga. The car was parked in a small parking lot by the road (just opposite the fortress). Before us, as in the palm of your hand, a powerful historical artifact.

Klimentovskaya tower, sentinel, immediately catches the eye with its impressive size.

The Old Ladoga fortress was built during the time of the Prophetic Oleg at the turn of the 9th-10th centuries. Rare historical, architectural and archaeological monuments of the 13th - 19th centuries have survived to our times. It stands in a very beautiful place, the place where the Ladozhka River flows into the Volkhov.
Entrance to the fortress and two expositions are paid. We buy single tickets (80 rubles - adult) and through the Gate Tower we go to the territory of the museum-reserve.

The thickness of the walls of the tower is impressive.

The first exposition of the museum is located in the Gate Tower, and we immediately go there.

On the first floor of the exhibition...

admire the territory of the fortress and stunning views of the surroundings. Yes, the fortress itself is small, but very picturesque.

Only one moment really upset me - St. George's Church, where I so wanted to go, turned out to be closed due to restoration. And it is closed both from the inside and outside.

Near the church of St. George stands wooden church of st. Dmitry Solunsky(beginning of the 17th century), which was also closed to the public.

In order to get to the second exposition of the museum, we left the fortress, went straight to the bridge, crossed the bridge (it is clearly visible in the photo below) ... And there is a stone's throw to

an old white mansion on Varyazhskaya Street, where the exposition "Archaeology of Ladoga" is located.

At the Museum of Archaeology.

Next to the museum lies Varyazhskaya street- the first street in Rus'. Near the excavations on Varyazhskaya, fenced with a wooden fence, there is now a memorial stone, announcing that a monument to princes Rurik and Oleg, the creators of the Russian state (862 - 882).

We enter the monastery through the Holy Gates (XIX century).

I must note that both monasteries in Staraya Ladoga - both male and female - are very sincere and calm. Tourists and travelers are treated normally, women in trousers are not driven, people with cameras, too. There is an adequate understanding of their own historical significance and attractiveness for people. In general, it would be like that everywhere. I walked here with peace of mind and heart. Perhaps this is exactly what visiting monasteries should be like.
Assumption Monastery is much larger than Nikolsky. Large green area. Flowers, animal figurines everywhere. Caring female hands are visible in everything.

The exact date of the founding of the Assumption Monastery is not known. The time period when this possibly happened is determined by historians as follows: 1040-1116. Someone calls 1156.
This monastery is the second one I know (the first one is), where famous women of Russia, aristocrats, lived. The first wife of Peter I, Evdokia Lopukhina, was forcibly exiled here (moreover, she was originally in the Suzdal Intercession Monastery). Here she lived for a short time and died at the age of 23, forcibly married, but objectionable as a result to her husband, Evdokia Hannibal. Relatives of the Decembrists were also exiled here during the time of Nicholas I.
The main temple of the monastery and its main attraction - Assumption Church. It was built simultaneously with the Staraya Ladoga fortress in 1114-1116. Not far off is the round date - 1000 years!

The interior of the temple is rather modest.

In 2013, a cross was installed in the Assumption Monastery. On the cross is written:

This holy life-giving Cross of the Lord was built in memory of the cross of 1688 dated August 5, erected by the sovereign people Zheltukhins Vasily Simonovich and his son Mikhail Vasilyevich ...

Rector's Corps (1880).

The chapel above the well of St. Barbara (2008-2011, on the photo - on the right), the Hospital building with the house church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (1861-1862, on the photo - on the left). Between them - Cell building (1859).

After the Assumption Monastery, we went to see another attraction of Staraya Ladoga - church of st. John the Baptist on Malysheva Hill(1695). This is the only thing left of the Ivanovsky Monastery, founded on this site in 1276. If you go down the path, you can get to the source and the font.

But we didn't have time for that. We looked at the temple and went further - to Novaya Ladoga.

Novaya Ladoga

From Staraya Ladoga to Novaya Ladoga is within easy reach. Only 12 kilometers drive. Before they could blink, they were already there.
Novaya Ladoga is an old city, but not ancient. Founded in 1704 by decree of Peter I. The main attractions of Novaya Ladoga are numerous monuments and architecture. Actually, we went here to see them. Of course, we didn’t see everything, but we embraced the city as a whole, walked around it, felt the atmosphere of this small provincial town in the Leningrad Region.

The Nativity Cathedral is almost the same age as the city. It was built in 1702. The temple is active, and therefore is in fairly good condition. Unlike their neighbors.

Church of St. Clement and Peter (1741 - 1743), or rather its bell tower, is already overgrown with trees.

Side by side with the Church of St. Clement stands the Church of the Savior Not Made by Hands. When I passed by it (1763 - 1767), examined and photographed, a woman with a child came up to me and said: "This church is unusual. Do you know about it?"

And she told me that above the entrance to the temple, in the portal, there is a drawing depicting a dove. So - many times this dove was painted over, erased, but it always reappeared.

The church as a whole is in a very poor condition. I found just such a photograph of the temple, taken in 1909 by S.M. Prokudin-Gorsky. There were times...

There are a lot of such wooden houses in Novaya Ladoga. However, in what Russian provincial town there are no such houses?

It is these houses and the red "lump" next to it that create a special, very familiar atmosphere and warmth ...

On the banks of the Volkhov River there is a large memorial complex in honor of the sailors of the Ladoga Military Flotilla and the rivermen of the northwestern river shipping company, who guarded the waterway of the "Road of Life" and provided transport links between besieged Leningrad and the country.

There are two ships on the memorial - minesweeper "TShch-100"

and motor ship "Kharkov". Both children and even adults actively climb.

And around - grace!

Gostiny Dvor (Trading Rows). Above is the inscription "Manufactured goods" - a real artifact of almost half a century ago. A miracle preserved in the outback!

And how do you like the shop "Promtovary" built in 1956? Also a miracle! Here it is, Novaya Ladoga. Some kind of artifact.

Literally 3 kilometers from Novaya Ladoga (towards Staro Ladoga) there is the village of Yushkovo.

Right next to the road there is a shop "Fish". I knew about this tent. So we came here on purpose. We bought cold smoked bream - 125 rubles. fish and dried roach for 30 rubles. The bream was good! In general, the choice of delicacies here is impressive - several types of fresh and smoked fish (hot and cold smoked), caviar, etc. Do not pass by!

No one will argue that our fatherland is rich in unique places.

Take, for example, Staraya Ladoga in the Leningrad region and its sights.

Walking through this village, you can not only relax, but also plunge into the history of our country, learn a lot of new and interesting things. You can talk for hours about this village, which was once a formidable and mighty Russian capital city ...

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Where did the name come from

No one can say for sure what served as the name of the settlement. After all, other geographical objects are also called exactly the same: a river, a lake. They got their name before the settlement appeared.

Staraya Ladoga is the oldest trade and craft settlement in the Northwest. People lived here in the Neolithic period, but the official date given by archaeologists is 753

There are many variations on the origin of the name. In short, some researchers believe that the word is of Scandinavian origin, because the Scandinavians were the first to master this place, almost two decades earlier than the Slavs. Judging from this fact, the word is translated as a low area near the river.

Russians began to settle here in the middle of the 13th century. The settlement played an important role: the main junction connecting the trade sea routes. Moreover, Staraya Ladoga at one time was the first capital city of Rus'. Rurik reigned in it. That is why a trident in the form of a diving golden falcon was placed on the flag of the Staraya Ladoga rural settlement - the sign of the Rurikids. During the excavations, a birch bark scroll was found, on which a boat was depicted. Who knows, maybe this sea transport is a symbol that gave the name to the settlement.

Geographic location

It should be noted that at the beginning of the 18th century, Staraya Ladoga was considered a city. Today it is a large village that attracts not only the inhabitants of Russia with its unique sights. An endless stream of tourists flows to Staraya Ladoga. The village belongs to the Leningrad region, Volkhov municipal district.

The geographical position of Staraya Ladoga was very advantageous. It is located in that place on the way from the "Varangian to the Greeks", which is almost impossible to bypass. Even if the merchants sailed to the Volga across the Svir River, their path still lay along the southern shore of Lake Ladoga, that is, past Staraya Ladoga. Staraya Ladoga was a trading center

Today the ancient village is a museum-reserve. Beginning in 1971. In 1984, it became a historical and architectural museum, and at the same time received the title of a museum-reserve of federal significance.

Many tourists who dream of seeing amazing places are wondering how to get there: by public transport, or by car? From St. Petersburg to the village 120 km.

This can be done in different ways:

1. By car: An asphalt road passes through Staraya Ladoga, which is called differently - M18, E-105 and "Kola Route".
2. By train:(ticket price from St. Petersburg is about 200 rubles) to Volkhov, then transfer to the bus. There is no rail traffic to the ancient village. Buses run 3 times a day.

As you can see, it is not so easy to get to the village, but tourists are not afraid of difficulties.

Attractions

Today, life in the village is not much different from how other Russians live. Although it should be noted that everything is measured and calm in it. Why do tourists, not afraid of difficulties, come here in streams? There is nothing to be surprised. The inhabitants of the village, despite the past centuries, managed to preserve the unique architecture of their settlement in its original form. No wonder Staraya Ladoga often became an object of inspiration for artists - paintings dedicated to it were painted by many eminent Russian painters.

Staraya Ladoga - a small village in the Leningrad region with a great past, was once one of the ten largest Russian cities. Today, it is distinguished from other villages by an ancient fortress, standing on the high bank of the Volkhov, and several ancient monasteries and churches beyond its borders.

There is something to see in winter and summer. Tourists, arriving in the village, visit monasteries, churches, museums. They admire mounds, caves and other amazing places. After visiting these memorable places, you better understand the history of the country, become an accomplice of distant events.

Any person who visits this museum-reserve feels attention and care. There are places to stay for every taste and budget, there are cafes, restaurants that cook delicious food.

It is worth noting: accommodation on the territory of the museum-reserve costs from 1350 rubles per person.

Most often tourists visit:

• cafe "Prince Rurik";
• cafe "Ladoga Compound";
• cafe "Ladya".

Information about hotels, catering places can be found on the official website and in guidebooks.

If you order a sightseeing bus, then the cost:

• adult ticket from 1650 rubles;
• preferential from 1550 rubles;
• for children from 1250 rubles.

In this case, the guide will show the most important sights. In addition, tourists can take water from the holy spring of Paraskeva Pyatnitsa with them.

There are many presentations on the Internet on the topic of what to see and where to go for tourists. We will try to tell you about everything that is worth a look when you arrive in the old village.

Defensive structures

The settlement served not only as a junction of sea routes. It was located on the border with other states, so it had another important role - the defense of the borders of Rus' from the attacks of enemies. It is clear that it was not possible without the construction of reliable fortresses with thick walls.

The walls, built of limestone on lime mortar, reached a height of 8 meters. The Ladoga stone fortress outlined the path in defensive architecture, which became widespread only a century later. It turned out to be invulnerable to the Swedes and Germans, and during the XII-XV centuries it reliably defended the northern Russian lands.

Unfortunately, many of the fortresses have sunk into oblivion, there are not even memories left of them. But travelers can visit a unique place, imagine themselves in the place of their ancestors who defended the city of Staraya Ladoga by visiting the Staraya Ladoga Fortress.

Ancient Old Ladoga Fortress

On the opposite side of Varyazhskaya Street is the Staraya Ladoga Fortress. In ancient times, it reliably protected the settlement. The stone part of it came close to the water. The presence of the river, which served as a natural moat, did not allow the Vikings to quietly get close to the Slavs.

Staraya Ladoga Fortress - located in the village of Staraya Ladoga on the Ladoga Cape, at the confluence of the Volkhov River Ladoga

The review was carried out from four round and one square towers (gates to the fortress). Three walls were made of wood, but the earthen fortifications were powerful. The inhabitants always stocked food and water so that the defenders could hold out for a long time.

The stone fortress was laid in 1116 by order of the posadnik Pavel. Today she was in the center of the village at the confluence of the Elena and Volkhov rivers. In ancient times, it was a safe harbor for ships that could not pass through the destructive rapids of the Volkhov River. Strengthening the fortress began on the orders of Prince Oleg.

Today, the fortress can be freely visited by anyone. The standard entrance fee to the territory of the fortress is 20 rubles, a single ticket to all museums is 150 rubles.

Monasteries and temples

There are many temples and monasteries in this ancient village.

Inside the fortress there are the St. George's Church and the wooden church of Dmitry Solunsky, the St. Nicholas Monastery, the Assumption Convent, the Merchant Life Museum (the second half of the house is occupied by the post office), the St. John the Baptist Monastery. Only one temple survived from the entire monastery - the huge Cathedral of the Nativity of John the Baptist, built in 1695.

Over the centuries, many of them have lost their former greatness, fell into decay. But those that still remain are able to melt the ice of the coldest hearts.

Nikolsky Monastery

Nikolsky Monastery has been classified as a historical monument of federal significance since 74 of the last century.

The building of the monastery was erected in the year 40 of the XIII century, when Alexander Nevsky managed to defeat the Swedes on the ice of Lake Nevsky.

Founded in 1241 by Alexander Nevsky after a victorious battle with the Swedes in the Battle of the Neva at the mouth of the Izhora River, dedicated to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of the World of Lycia

Do you know that: the commander Alexander Nevsky highly honored Nicholas the Wonderworker and dedicated a new monastery to him - Nikolsky.

Over the years, there have been many troubles, even complete destruction. But believers again raised the monastery from the ruins. The building was last restored in the 19th century. With the advent of Soviet power, the monastery was closed, it housed various institutions.

At the beginning of the 20th century, Patriarch Alexy II ordered the restoration of the historical monument. Today, the relics of Saints Sergius and Herman are kept in the active male monastery.

On the territory of the monastery there is the Church of St. John Chrysostom, St. Nicholas Church, the bell tower. These objects attract tourists with their uniqueness and originality.

Note: There is no charge for visiting the Nikolsky Monastery. It works every day from 9.00 to 17.00. Located on Nikolskaya street, house 1.

Assumption Monastery

The exact date of the construction of the Assumption Monastery is not in any historical source. Supposed to be 15th century. It was erected on the site of the Assumption Cathedral (12th century). The monastery building and courtyard buildings can be safely called an architectural masterpiece.

The ensemble of the monastery is mentioned already in the 15th century, the date of its foundation is considered to be 1156. In 1718, the first wife of Peter I, Evdokia Lopukhina, named Elena, was transferred to the Ladoga Assumption Monastery. She stayed in the monastery until 1725

Interesting fact: the oldest Assumption Monastery was the place of imprisonment of Evdokia Lopukhina, the disgraced wife of Peter the Great.

Address: Uspensky lane, left bank of the Volkhov. The monastery is open every day from 9 am to 7 pm.

Cathedral of Nicholas the Wonderworker

The Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker belongs to the 15th-16th centuries. Volkhov plates and bricks were used for its construction. It has a height of 23 meters, its length is 21 meters, and its width, including the northern aisle, is 20 meters. By the way, the chapel was added much later, already in the 18th century. The initiator of the construction was the merchant Barsukov.

The Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is the main temple of the Staroladoga St. Nicholas Monastery. A unique monument of ancient Russian architecture of the XIII century. Not currently in use, being restored

Before going to the sea, the fishermen went to the cathedral and prayed to Nicholas the Wonderworker to be a protector during the fishing season. Near the icon was a mug for donations.

The church was never empty; people from the surrounding villages came to pray. Unfortunately, when the cathedral was closed in 1938, the icon disappeared without a trace. Where it is now is unknown ... What to say about the temple decoration: there is practically nothing left of it.

Currently, restoration is in full swing, but there is still a lot of work.

Note: tourists can enter the Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker for only one hour. If you get there by bus, then it just stops at 16 Nikolskaya Street.

They accept visitors from 9.00 to 18.00. The entrance is free.

Church of Alexander Nevsky

On the embankment of the Old Ladoga Canal there is another ancient building - the Church of Alexander Nevsky. It was built on the territory of a military prison during the time of Suvorov.

The Church of Alexander Nevsky was built as a military prison in 1871 (the Suzdal regiment was stationed in Novaya Ladoga, which was once commanded by Suvorov). It was rebuilt in the old days, and now it is a utility room.

This is a two-story building. It was rebuilt after the prisoners escaped. Almost all windows were bricked up. They were pierced already in the last century.

Worth considering: Currently, the temple of Alexander Nevsky is not operating.

Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

This stone cathedral was built before the invasion of the Mongol-Tatars, it is the main temple of the Holy Dormition maiden monastery.

The Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin in Novaya Ladoga used to be part of the complex of the Ioannovsky and Nikolo-Medvedsky monasteries, now abolished. Initially, it was consecrated as a temple of John the Theologian, since 1954, by the name of the chapel (1733), it has been called the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin

In its architecture there is no splendor, a lot of asceticism inherent in Christianity. At one time, portals were attached to it from the north and west.

The cathedral impresses with its decorative relief crosses. You can also see the surviving niche - golbets, intended for painting. On the dome is an old faded cross. In the inner space there are special recesses for burial.

This functioning cathedral, open to tourists, is located on Karl Marx Avenue, at 49.

Church of Alexis, man of God

The church was built in the year 31 of the 19th century on the initiative of the parishioners of the Assumption Convent. Two years later, the merchant Semyon Kalinin and other wealthy people built a stone temple with their personal savings.

The church was built in 1831 at the expense of the St. Petersburg merchant Semyon Kalinin and other parishioners of the Staraya Ladoga Assumption Monastery and belonged to him along with the cemetery. At one time, the temple was even the main source of income for the monastery.

The Soviet government did not disregard the Orthodox church, closing it for services. The premises were used for various activities. In 2000, the church was restored by employees of OAO Volkhov Aluminum, thus honoring the memory of the former director B. A. Alekseev.

Take note: today it is a functioning church that welcomes parishioners and tourists. The location of the Church of Alexis is near the cemetery.

Church of George the Victorious

St. George's Church, built in the 12th century, is another monument of world culture, included in the UNESCO World Heritage Register.

The "visiting card" of Staraya Ladoga in general and the fortress in particular is St. George's Cathedral (canonical name - Church in the name of the Holy Great Martyr George the Victorious), built in the 1160s, was originally a monastery and ceased to be such in the 18th century. Not active now, being a museum

Two great traditions intertwined in it: Byzantine and Novgorod stone temple architecture. The temple, together with the bright head, rises 15 meters above Staraya Ladoga.

During construction, limestone slabs were alternated with plinths (a kind of brick), they were laid on a lime-cement mortar. It consisted of slaked lime and brick chips. It was also used for facade cladding. Therefore, it had a warm creamy surface, on which brown spots appeared. It seemed that the facade was made of marble slabs. Walls and other structural elements are connected with wood.

It is important to know: Currently, the Church of St. George the Victorious is not operating, it is a museum of one fresco "The Miracle of St. George about the Serpent", the oldest image of St. George the Victorious. Located on the Volkhov River.

Church of Demetrius of Thessalonica

Judging by the old records, the church was built around the end of the 9th century. Rurik ruled here at that time. The building is wooden, the interior space is divided into cages, in fact, everything is arranged in it as it was in the peasant's hut.

Modest wooden church in the name of Demetrius of Thessalonica. Currently not active, it houses a museum of peasant life

The design of the dome resembles scales, it is covered with the use of an aspen plowshare. There is nothing superfluous either in terms of architecture or decoration inside the church: simplicity and asceticism. The royal gates attract the attention of tourists, but they appeared much later - in the 16th century.

Church of Clement of Rome

The first stone church was located in Staraya Ladoga, the construction dates back to 1153. The church, which is now located in Novaya Ladoga, was moved here by order of Peter the Great, built in 1704. At first it was a wooden building, and in 1741-43 a stone building was built on the same site.

It was built from 1741 to 1743 in the style of Russian churches of the 17th century. In the 1870s, a high bell tower was added to it, which greatly distorted the appearance of the church. In 1938, a cinema was set up here, and then the building was abandoned.

Restoration was done at the end of the 19th century. The spire was updated, fixing it on a metal structure, a bell tower and an iconostasis. The work was carried out according to the project of the architect Fortunatov. The restoration was led by the elder Stolyarov and the priest Nikifor Verolsky.

The temple was closed in 1937, and a cinema was set up in it. Today it is almost destroyed, does not work. From its former grandeur, after repeated robberies, you can admire individual fragments with which the dome and walls were painted.

Good to know: the temple of Clement of Rome is located in Novaya Ladoga along Engels street, 10.

Church of the Savior of the Holy Image

Time of construction - 1763-67, erected after a wooden building burned down. The elegance of the five-domed onion attracts attention. As for the frescoes, which were previously a distinctive feature of the church, they have practically not been preserved.

The Chapel of the Savior Not Made by Hands is a non-functioning Orthodox chapel in the village of Staraya Ladoga, Leningrad Region. It is part of the monastery wall of the St. Nicholas Monastery

Under Soviet rule, the church was closed and beheaded (1935). .). The revival began in 2002. Under the leadership of Archpriest Roman Gutu, a new chapel was built, and a place appeared where parishioners now come to pray. The temple is famous for services, Sunday school.

Do you know that: The Church of the Savior Not Made by Hands is engaged in charity work (from the donations of parishioners), provides assistance to needy children and the elderly.

The temple stands on Rumbolovskaya Hill, therefore it is clearly visible from anywhere in Novaya Ladoga. Open from 9.00 to 18.00, admission is free.

Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist

This temple, located on Malysheva Hill, was built in the 15th century. At first it existed as a monastery, but after the abolition in 64 of the 18th century, a parish was opened.

The Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist is a former four-pillar five-domed cathedral of the John the Baptist Monastery, now a functioning Orthodox church with a chapel of St. Paraskeva Pyatnitsa and an octagonal pillar-shaped bell tower, located on the northern outskirts of Staraya Ladoga.

It has a cubic shape, standing on four domed pillars, with five domes and one seven-sided altar apse. The walls are decorated with bricks, there are many niches, carved platbands on the windows.

It has been closed since the 1920s and reopened in 1991 after a renovation. Assigned to the Nikolsky Monastery. For parishioners, liturgies are held on holidays and Sundays. Pilgrims love to visit here.

Interesting fact: from the center of the village to Pozemskaya street, 1 - only 642 meters. The parish of the Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 7 a.m. yesterday. You don't have to pay for entry.

Church of Basil of Caesarea

The monastery has gone through many difficult times. The wooden structure often fell into disrepair. In 1618, there were only 8 monks who lived in a literally crumbling building.

The Church of Basil of Caesarea was built and consecrated in 1684-86. as a temple at the Vasilyevsky Monastery on the money of Tikhon Bestuzhev

After forty-plus years, the temple fell into complete disrepair. In 1686, voivode Bestuzhev built a new monastery with his own money. The monks lived in it until the year 64 of the 18th century, later it was abolished and a parish was opened, which still operates today.

Spring of St. Paraskeva Pyatnitsa

Paraskeva Pyatnitsa patronized merchants and church ministers. In her honor, the Assumption Convent was built (end of the 13th century). The holy spring was known in ancient times, worshiped since the 9th century. The symbols of this are Varangian crosses and crosses dating back to the X-XII, XVI centuries.

A spring in the name of St. Paraskeva Pyatnitsa under Malysheva Gora, the construction of which began in the period from 1276 to 1299. A place for water intake is equipped at the holy spring, a cross with a prayer to Paraskeva Pyatnitsa is installed, a stone font and a wooden dressing room are equipped

In the slope of the shore, going behind the temple, you can see the source.

Tourists and parishioners can:

• collect water in a specially designated place;
• take a dip in a stone font (change clothes in a wooden locker room);
• read the prayer, the text of which is on the cross.

Note: the water in the font of the spring of St. Paraskeva Pyatnitsa is icy, it seems that ice needles are pierced into the body. But no one catches a cold, on the contrary, after a while, heat spreads through the body.

Having reached the village, immediately at the entrance you need to go towards the Predtechensky Cathedral. The source is very close. There is no entry fee, but you can leave a donation.

Museums

There are many museums in the village, whose history began many centuries ago, that help to know the past of all of Russia as a whole.

Archaeological Museum

Archaeological research has not stopped for many decades. Every year there are more and more discoveries. In the archaeological museum, household items, weapons of battle, labor and much more are widely represented.

The museum is located in the two-story house of the merchant Kalyazin, located in the center of the village, near the walls of the Staraya Ladoga fortress. The building itself is quite modern - it was built in the 19th century. The exposition of the museum is so extensive that it is considered one of the most interesting in our country. Some of the museum's unique exhibits date back to the 8th century.

Lovers of antiquity collected various exhibits, but it was impossible to combine them in one place. The first exposition was presented to the court in 71 of the last century. A huge number of exhibits, their skillful presentation captured the souls of visitors. Since then, the museum has been visited by a huge number of Russian citizens and foreigners. After 13 years, the museum received the status of a federal nature reserve

The museum is located right in the Staraya Ladoga Fortress, in the Gate Tower.

Open seven days a week from 9 am to 5 pm. For an adult ticket - 150 rubles. Discount for children's tickets. There are also discounts for privileged categories of citizens.

Museum of Local Lore

The Museum of Local Lore is located in a house built in the 20th century by the merchant Timofeev. The audience saw the first exposition in 1987. It consists of 8 halls, in which there are various objects that help to know the life and way of life of our ancestors.

Now visitors have the opportunity to see the restored Klimentovskaya and Vorotnaya fortress towers. One of them houses the Staraya Ladoga Museum of Local Lore. In 1984, the local history museum received the status of a historical, architectural and archaeological museum-reserve of federal significance.

Works:

• in May-September every day, working hours from 9.00 to 18.00;
• in October April working hours 9.00-16.00 all days, day off Monday.

The duration of the tour is 2 hours 30 minutes.

For groups over 15 people the following fees apply:

• for an adult - 60 rubles;
• student discount for 20 rubles;
• children under 14 free of charge.

If less than 15 people arrived on the tour, then the cost of tickets increases by 15 rubles.

Note: the museum is located on Pionerskaya street, house 16.

House of merchant Kalyazin

In the very center of the village on Varyazhskaya Street, 8, you can see the house built in the 19th century by the merchant Kalyazin. After the revolution, various organizations were located here. Until 2003 - Russian Post. Then there was restoration, repair, and finally, the museum "Archaeology of Ladoga of the VIII - XIII centuries" was opened.

House of merchants Kalyazins, known as a museum of merchant life. An exposition of merchant life is now open in a wooden house on the banks of the Volkhov

In the halls you can see medieval objects, various weapons, jewelry. The model of the ship on which the Vikings arrived in Ladoga delights all visitors.

The surviving monastic and church frescoes have also been collected.

Fortress Museum

Various expositions constantly operate in the Staraya Ladoga fortress.

Museum exposition in Staraya Ladoga

You can visit museums on your own, or as part of an excursion group. At the same time, the prices are acceptable, for example, those wishing to get into the program "Holy cloisters" will pay 150 rubles, the program "On the roads of medieval Ladoga" - 200 rubles, you can take a sightseeing tour of the entire fortress and learn about ancient crafts for only 250 rubles. Details should be found directly in the museum or on the official website.

Architectural monuments

There are many architectural monuments in the village, which the villagers cherish. It is impossible to tell about everyone. We present some of them.

Barracks of the Suzdal Regiment

The second half of the 18th century was marked by numerous peasant riots. Not passed such a share and Staraya Ladoga. To pacify the rebels, the Suzdal Infantry Regiment was transferred, commanded by Suvorov.

The barracks arose at the beginning of the 18th century, when Peter the Great ordered the construction of a canal here to bypass Lake Ladoga during storms. Workers lived in the buildings

At first, the soldiers were placed in private houses. It was difficult to manage the scattered army.

Suvorov initiated the construction of barracks with all the necessary buildings.

In addition to the premises for soldiers, on the same territory are located:

• stable;
• infirmary;
• officer club;
• parade ground with a shooting range;
• wooden temple.

At present, the barracks are dilapidated, but the memorial plaque, in which Suvorov is noted, is on the wall.

Take note: The monument to the Barracks of the Suzdal Regiment is located on Proletarsky Kanal Street, house 12.

If the tourist arrived by regular bus, then he will reach the barracks in a quarter of an hour. You need to go towards the exit from the village, cross the canal and turn left. The monument of antiquity will be on the right.

Gostiny Dvor building

There is no exact date of construction of Gostiny Dvor, but historians suggest that the time of construction was the 19th century. Going inside, you can see the area of ​​a quadrangular shape. Along the walls are benches where merchants used to sit.

It has a standard layout typical for buildings of this type: a quadrangle with an area inside, along the perimeter of which merchants' shops stretch, fenced off from the street by an arcade. The building is believed to have been built in the 19th century.

The house is located in Novaya Ladoga, 11 kilometers from Staraya Ladoga. Between Karl Marx Avenue and Pionerskaya Street.

reservoirs

The Leningrad region is rich in various reservoirs. There are some remarkable places in the museum-reserve.

Volkhov River

The village of Staraya Ladoga is located on the banks of the Volkhov River. The "culprit" of this name was one of the Scythian princes - Sloven. At first, of course, the name of the Magi (wizard) was given to the tribes living on the coast.

View of Staraya Ladoga from the Volkhov River during sunset

At all times the river was rich in fish. Today, tourists can do not only fishing, but also go boating along the difficult Volkhov riverbed.

Take note: tourists who are not afraid of difficulties can go by boat along the path along the Volkhov River “from the Varangians to the Greeks”.

Staraya Ladoga Canal

The Staraya Ladoga Canal, 117 kilometers long, connects the Volkhov and the Neva, while bypassing Lake Ladoga. The canal begins on the Volkhov River four kilometers from the mouth and leads to the Neva.

The Staraya Ladoga Canal in the Leningrad Region. An object of cultural heritage included in the UNESCO list - however, its condition does not correspond to a high status. Experts say that the monument is threatened with complete destruction. It has not been possible to clean or repair the canal for many years

Peter the Great himself began and supervised the construction of the canal, who removed three wheelbarrows of earth with his own hands. At the same time, the tsar gave freedom to every peasant who came to work, and this was in 1719. The construction was very difficult and proceeded slowly, ending only in 1731 during the reign of Anna Ioannovna, who broke through the earthen lintel with a shovel. These tools - a wheelbarrow and a shovel were stored for a long time in a chapel built near the canal.

Ladoga lake

Lake Ladoga was called differently: "Little Sea", "Lake of Life", Ladoga. In ancient times, the lake was named Nevo, then it became known as Ladoga after the name of the fortress.

Lake Ladoga is the largest lake in Europe. Our ancestors considered Ladoga to be a sea, and they called the Varangians precisely because of this sea, and not because of the Baltic Sea

The shores and waters of the lake have experienced many events. Archaeologists have been studying the bottom of the lake for decades and have found many historical artifacts.

This is the largest lake in Europe of glacial origin. From the north there are rocks cut by skerries. There are no cliffs on the other shores of the lake. Part of the coast is sandy, part is difficult to access due to swamps. It did not always flow into the Neva, a new channel was formed after the Karelian Isthmus was raised.

It is important to know: During the Second World War, an important artery passed through Lake Ladoga - the road of life, which saved many Leningraders from starvation and death.

Other attractions

Mounds of Staraya Ladoga

The burial mounds were left from the Varangians, there are only three of them: one large, the other two are smaller. On the territory of Russia there is not a single ancient monument, except for Oleg's Grave, in which the princes were buried.

The mounds located in the Sopki tract look like ordinary hills or mounds overgrown with grass. Experts believe that the hill has a kind of biofield that has a positive effect on people. Some doctors and psychologists believe that Oleg's Grave helps to put thoughts in order and get rid of overwhelming psychological attachments.

Mounds at all times attracted lovers to profit, so there are no tops. But archaeologists still manage to find interesting things. For example, in 2008 they discovered a form in which until the middle of the 16th century the coats of arms of the descendants of Rurik were cast. It depicts a trident-falcon. This suggested that the Rurikoviches were buried here.

A large mound, as historians suggest, is the burial place of the Prophetic Oleg. The mound is quite steep and high, up to 30 meters. Climbing to the top is not as difficult as descending from it. There are not many daredevils. But what a view from there!

Note: the location of the cave is the lower slope of the Malyshevskaya mountain from the north of the settlement. Usually guided by the Church of John the Baptist.

Caves of Staraya Ladoga

Staraya Ladoga is famous for its dungeons, which are called caves: Staraya Ladoga Cave and Tanechkina. Travelers cannot miss these sights.

The former place of extraction of quartz sand, quarries were created in the 19th century,
represent a partially flooded and collapsed column, stretched along the Volkhov. Several species of bats live in the Tanichkina cave

Interesting fact: the caves of Staraya Ladoga of artificial origin remained after they stopped extracting white quartz sandstone.

When scientists visited them, they found fossilized animals. The caves have their own reservoirs, limestone deposits on the walls.

Getting into the Staraya Ladoga cave is not so easy: it was partially filled up or flooded. In this dungeon, at any time of the year, the temperature never changes, it stays at around +6 degrees.

The length of the Tanechkina cave is almost 8 kilometers. It is also partially inaccessible to tourists. The most interesting thing in the cave is a large lake underground. It has stable water content. The main inhabitants of the dungeon are bats, almost 400 species!

It is strictly forbidden to visit the cave on your own without an escort. Tanechkina cave consists of narrow, low passages. Before visiting, it is advisable to wear appropriate clothing.

Worth considering: from the Church of John the Baptist to the cave of Staraya Ladoga, you need to walk 100 m. If you walk from the Old Ladoga burial mounds, you will have to walk at least a kilometer.

Varyazhskaya street

There is no older Varyazhskaya street in Russia. It stretched for 200 meters. Appeared in the XV century. In the 18th century, it was rebuilt and even changed direction. The chapel appeared on it in the 13th year of the last century; it was erected with funds provided by the Imperial Geographical Society.

The most ancient street in Rus' from the now preserved is Varyazhskaya. Facilities in the yard, water from the well. Street leading to the temple (to the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin). Just around the corner is a booth with an unleashed dog. The dog is vicious, big. The path to the true faith is thorny and difficult ...

The street is also famous for its monuments - Kalyazin's house and the archaeological museum. In 2003, a sculpture appeared - a small falcon. It is he who is the main symbol of Staraya Ladoga, his image on the coat of arms. Tourists put a coin in their beak for good luck.

Rurik and Prophetic Oleg stood on the street, like eternal guards, in 2015. Travelers come to bow to this monument.

Reconstructions of ancient battles

An interesting spectacle opens up to tourists every year. You can watch theatrical fights, the participants of which are actors dressed in the armor of medieval warriors.

You can often hear - "amazing-nearby ..." And this is true, because one and a half to two hours drive from St. Petersburg there are such places: the ancient capital of Northern Rus' - Staraya Ladoga

Having been here once, I want to come back here again and again plunge into the historical past of Russia. No difficulties of travel can become an obstacle. Once again, the photographs and pictures below will help you enjoy the views of Staraya Ladoga and its environs.

By plane. From the airports "Domodedovo", "Sheremetyevo" and "Vnukovo" flights "Moscow - St. Petersburg". Then by bus "St. Petersburg - Staraya Ladoga". Travel time - 4.2 0 h.

By bus. From Kazansky railway station by bus "Kazan - St. Petersburg". Then by bus "St. Petersburg - Staraya Ladoga". Travel time - 12.30 h.

From the bus station "Krasnogvardeyskaya" by bus "Moscow - St. Petersburg". Then by bus "St. Petersburg - Staraya Ladoga". Travel time - 13.10 h.

From the bus station "Novoyasenevskaya" by bus "Moscow - St. Petersburg". Then by bus "St. Petersburg - Staraya Ladoga". Travel time - 13.50 h.

From the metro station "Planernaya" by bus "Moscow - St. Petersburg". Then by bus "St. Petersburg - Staraya Ladoga". Travel time - 12.40 h.

On a long distance train. From the Leningradsky railway station by trains "Moscow - St. Petersburg", "Moscow - Murmansk" and "Moscow - Helsinki". Then by bus "St. Petersburg - Staraya Ladoga". Travel time - 12.10 hours.

By car. On the highways M-10 "Russia" and A-121. Travel time - 13.40 h.

Walk along Staraya Ladoga

You need to start your walk along Staraya Ladoga with a visit Old Ladoga fortress. Currently, the fortress is being actively restored, and some of its fragments are being rebuilt almost anew. Two beautiful cathedrals have been preserved on its territory, and a museum of the Ladoga land functions in the fortress tower.

Old Ladoga fortress

Then you have to get to George's Cathedral, which is located on the territory of the fortress. It was built in the 13th century to commemorate the victory over the Swedes.

Of interest to architecture lovers is Nicholas Monastery. According to legend, it was founded in 1240 by Prince Alexander Nevsky in memory of the victory over the Swedes on the Neva.

Nikolsky Monastery

Can't miss a visit museum of historical life, where things are presented from the beginning of the XII century to the present day.

Popular with tourists Church of Alexy the Man of God. This is one of the most striking sights of Staraya Ladoga, built in the Old Russian style.

Church of Alexy the Man of God

The rich collection of archaeological museum, where more than one and a half thousand exhibits are collected. Well, to complete the walk along Staraya Ladoga, you need to visit Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin. It was built in the first half of the 14th century and has been rebuilt several times since then. Now the temple is under restoration.

Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Attractions near Staraya Ladoga

Those who come with an excursion to Staraya Ladoga always visit barrows. These are hills near the Church of John the Baptist. The burial mounds, in one of which, according to legend, Prophetic Oleg was buried, attract the increased attention of tourists and just passing by.

As a rule, all routes will be built through Volkhovstroy station (Volkhov city). First they get to it, and then by bus to Staraya Ladoga.

By rail

From Moscow to Volkhov (Volkhovstroy station) you can take passing trains to Murmansk "Arktika" at 01:00 or Petrozavodsk 19:55 "Karelia". Trains depart from the Leningradsky railway station. Travel time 9-10 hours.

From St. Petersburg, from the Moscow railway station, you can take an electric train to Volkhovstroy station (Volkhov city). Trains depart at 0:15 (to Mga), 5:35, 7:24 (to Pupyshevo), 8:05, 10:15 (to Pupyshevo), 13:19 (to Voybokalo), 13:31, 15:10 (to Pupyshevo), 16:45, 18:09, 20:25. Travel time 2 hours 30 minutes. The ticket price is 300 rubles.

Train schedule from Volkhovstroy to St. Petersburg 6:16 (from Mga), 7:27, 8:17, 12:55 (from Pupyshevo), 13:48, 17:41 (from Voybokalo), 18:17 (from Pupyshevo ), 20:07, 20:39 (from Pupyshevo), 22:57, 23:49.

From St. Petersburg, you can also take passing long-distance trains to Murmansk, Vorkuta, Arkhangelsk, Tyumen, Irkutsk. There are many trains, but most of them arrive after lunch. Travel time 2 hours.

By bus

From the Volkhovstroy station by buses No. 23, 23a to Staraya Ladoga. Travel time 15 - 20 minutes.

Bus schedule No. 23 (Volkhov - Staraya Ladoga - Novaya Ladoga) 4:50, 5:50, 6:40, 8:10*, 8:50, 10:05, 11:00, 14:40, 12:40, 13:45, 15:15, 16:10, 17:00, 17:45*, 18:45, 19:35*, 21.15*, 23.15*.

* Departure upon arrival of the train. Run from the train to the station square, there is a stop on the left side.

Bus number 23a (Volkhov - Staraya Ladoga) 7:00 (To Staraya Ladoga on weekdays).

By car

Murmansk highway, 120 km, Yushkovo settlement, turn right, to Staraya Ladoga.