Location of the village Orekhovo - Priozersky district of the Leningrad region.
This settlement is located in a picturesque corner of nature on the Karelian Isthmus surrounded by pine forests.
In the village of Orekhovo (Leningrad region) there are two lakes.
One of them is Bolshoy Borkovo. From it flows the river Peel. The name of the second lake is Maloe Borkovo. It is the source of the Gladysh River.
The present settlement Orekhovo (Leningrad region)Before it was a part of the Vyborg gubernia, located on the territory of Finland. Until 1939 it was the village of Raasuli in the rural district of Rautu. The town of Raasuli was a border town. He was at the top of the ridge, from where a magnificent panorama of the eastern region of the Karelian Isthmus was opening. From here one could see even the shores of Ladoga and the smoke of steamers on the lake. Not far from the modern village of Orekhovo (Leningrad region) is Kivi-Surja. This is the highest point on the Karelian Isthmus. Above the sea level, it rises to two hundred and five meters.
The village of Raasuli was not far from the road,leading to Keksholm (now it is Priozersk). A bit to the south was the old border. There were no other obstacles. Today, on the place where the state border previously passed, there is a sign on the highway - "Priozersky district."
Numerous carts and carts with variouscargoes intended for trade, daily passed from Finland to St. Petersburg near the village of Raasuli. At the beginning of the twentieth century, three hundred meters from the border itself was the Mueohyanen store. This outlet was a roomy house in which travelers could stay for a rest. There was a place for their horses. The store was considered the center of the village.
Around Raasuli in the woodlands there were localpastures. They stretched to the boundary creek Tungelman-oya (today it is the Smorodinka River), in which locals caught salmon for bait. In the decaying among the hills grew thick thickets of hazel. There were squirrels, which attracted nuts.
In 1917at the foot of the hill a railway was built. The highway connected Petersburg with Finland. However, this road did not influence the course of the village's history. The fact is that the next year the border was closed. The canvas of the railway for several kilometers was dismantled. The current station "67 km" (formerly "Nuyala") has become the final one along the line from eastern Finland.
Barbed wire fence along the borderstretched as far back as 1920. In the village of Raasuli, border guards lived together with the population. Sometimes in this territory there were skirmishes with violators. It was here a few days before the war with the Finns from the Soviet side was an attempt to provoke the conflict. However, the aggressive reaction from opponents did not follow.
11/30/1939.The village of Raasuli was the first to encounter hostilities. As a result of the artillery shelling carried out by the Soviet troops, the houses in it burned. Fortunately, the civilian population did not suffer. It has already been evacuated. Raasuli after a small skirmish took part of the Red Army.
09/01/1941The village was again conquered by Finnish troops. And in 1944, Soviet power was already established in Raasuli. On the territory of the village there was a subsidiary farm belonging to the Leningrad plant Komsomolka.
As a result of the company renaming, heldin 1947-48, Raasuli became Orekhovo. Most likely, the authors of this name pay attention to the thickets of hazel trees that were nearby. This renaming was fixed by a decree of the Presidium of the RSFSR of 13.01.1949.
What is at present thelocality? Today Nut (Leningrad region) is a large dacha array, which gave the same name halt, located in front of the old state border. The nature of these places is very picturesque. Rest in Orekhovo, Leningrad region has been popular with residents of the Northern capital for many years. Tourists are attracted by transparent lakes, which are surrounded on all sides by pine forests, forest sandy roads and an abundance of mushroom places. Affects the popularity of Orekhovo and the relative proximity to St. Petersburg.
Those who want to purchase plots in Orekhovo, Leningrad region make a wonderful choice. Not far from the noisy metropolis you can enjoy the beauty of the amazing nature of the Karelian Isthmus.
The village of Orekhovo, Leningrad region, isan attractive place for tourists. On the shore of Lake Bolshoy Barkovo on the Karelian Isthmus is a recreation center. It is called the same as the nearby village, "Orekhovo".
Not far from the recreation center there are forest lakes, a pine forest and the cleanest spring water. All this has a full rest.
At the recreation center "Orekhovo" is a bath complex.Guests have access to a swimming pool and sauna. In the complex there is a Russian bath. Fans of outdoor activities can play billiards and shoot from an air rifle, as well as rent various sports equipment.
There is a hall on the recreation center, where seminars and various celebrations are held. There is a place for cooking shish kebabs.
Not far from the recreation center "Orekhovo" Igor offers his services. This is a modern ski resort. It is located forty-seven kilometers from St. Petersburg.
Tourists have a hard time when descending on the localSlopes, which have a difficult terrain. On the way there are hillocks and pits. Sometimes the road is blocked by trees. Trails of this ski complex in length do not exceed two hundred and fifty meters. The average value of the height difference is 50 m.
Those who went to Orekhovo on a ski resort, it is worth remembering that the complex does not have a rental point and other benefits of civilization. Only the station has a small shop.
Having visited the ski resort, you can become a participant of the festive events, which are held here regularly. These include Maslenitsa and the closing season.
Not far from the village of Orekhovo is anotherlovers of outdoor activities. This is the rope park, which is the largest in Russia. What is it? This is a whole system of artificial crossings, which are made among trees at a distance of 1.5-25 meters from the ground. There are ropeways and swinging logs, as well as trolleys and nets, which form a peculiar route. For the passage of all crossings will need not only a good physical preparation, but also a sense of balance, as well as the ability to cope with the fear of heights. For your life and health in the rope park do not worry. As insurance, cables and carbines are used. In addition, all available routes are delineated in terms of complexity, from child to extreme.
The one who will visit in Orekhovo (Leningradarea) a rope park, can choose for itself any of eight available lines. In addition, between the trees are located tarzanki, as well as trolley, the length of which is more than two hundred meters. There are mini-tracks designed for children from four years old, as well as family and extreme ferries.
For the visitors of the rope park, instruction is given on the use of safety systems. All necessary equipment is provided for rent.
