St. Petersburg is one of the most attractive cities in Russia. Many people are impressed by St. Petersburg romance. Once in love with the northern capital, they come here again and again. Some dream to find their own corner in the city on the Neva and settle here on an ongoing basis. And if the scorched visitors of St. Petersburg towns know every corner no worse than the native, then ordinary tourists planning to move to St. Petersburg, you must first familiarize yourself with the routine of the city. Your attention today is the ten best areas of St. Petersburg to stay.
10. Krasnoselsky
We start from the Krasnoselsky district, which is located in the southwest of the northern capital. This administrative unit was formed in 1973 on the basis of the famous Red Village (hence the name itself). The area is considered comfortable for living primarily due to its environmentally friendly zones and beautiful parks. Here there are such green areas as South Primorsky Park, Vorontsova Dacha, Sosnovaya Polyana Park, Krasnoe Selo Park, as well as several other recreation areas for citizens. The only sensitive issue of the Krasnoselsky district is the transport issue (there are no metro stations in the vicinity). However, at the official level, the project for the construction of the Yugo-Zapadnaya station has already been agreed, which is planned to be implemented in 2022.
9. Kalininsky
The district of St. Petersburg, where, according to unofficial data, the world's first monument to Lenin is installed, is located in the northern part of the city. Kalininsky is a district with a long history (the area was founded in 1936) and a high standard of living (the third indicator among 18 districts of St. Petersburg). For those who are only determining their place of residence in the northern capital, Kalininsky is ready to offer a couple of advantages. Among them: transport infrastructure (a large number of roads and several metro stations), green areas (Murinsky, Pionersky and Piskarysky parks, as well as many gardens and parks), educational institutions (8 institutes and academies) and cultural objects in abundance. In addition, the region leads the list of the calmest - the least crimes per capita are committed here.
8. Moscow
Another representative of southwestern Petersburg on our list. The Moscow region has the unofficial status of the "southern gate" of St. Petersburg, since it is there that Pulkovo Airport is located. In addition, two federal highways (“Russia” and “Pskov”) run along Moskovsky. The locality acquired its current name in 1919, while the road on which Moskovsky Prospect is based appeared even before St. Petersburg itself. Moscow provides its residents with a fairly developed infrastructure. The area has three large green parks, three dozen state medical institutions, a cultural and leisure center, five stadiums, many tennis courts, as well as over 100 gyms and venues.
7. Frunze
This small area of St. Petersburg is located closer to the city center. The historical center of the area is the legendary Kupchino. For a long time, the district suffered from transport isolation, however, between 2008 and 2012, 4 metro stations were opened here, and in 2017 they added 3 more. Such measures certainly added convenience and made Frunzensky quite attractive for living. Despite the fact that the area of the district is small, there are 133 educational institutions, 19 medical centers, two dozen youth clubs and circles, and 13 libraries on its territory. Separately, you can highlight the huge center for sports development "Start".
6. Nevsky
The uniqueness of this district of St. Petersburg is that it is the only one located on two banks of the Neva. The history of Nevsky originates in 1917, when the area entered the list of the first fifteen regions of Petrograd. In addition to the inalienable attribute of the northern capital in the form of drawbridges, Nevsky has at its disposal 7 metro stations, 13 libraries, 3 museums and 2 hotels. Also in the region there is no shortage of educational institutions (50 schools, 13 colleges and 4 institutes). As for the environmental component, Nevsky boasts seven large green areas, including Esenin Park, General Chernov’s estate, Babushkin Park, Brest Park, and Kurakina Dacha Park.
6. Petrogradsky
One of the smallest areas of St. Petersburg is located in the northeast. In addition to the fact that the famous Peter and Paul Fortress is located here, the Petrogradsky District is known for the Petrovsky Stadium, St. Petersburg Planetarium and the Music Hall Theater. Since ancient times, Petrograd has been a forge of military and medical specialists, having on its territory many educational institutions of these profiles. Four hundred sports facilities are concentrated in the district, as well as 51 cultural institutions. Of the aspects that are attractive in terms of living, the recent renovation of the housing stock (complete replacement of boiler houses and all heating networks) can be distinguished. So now you can not worry about heating here.
5. Vasileostrovsky
Along with the Nevsky district, Vasileostrovsky was among the first fifteen and has been leading the history since 1917. In terms of area (only 14.6 square kilometers), the area occupies the penultimate place in St. Petersburg, however, in terms of population density (11,260 people per “square”), the region almost leads in the whole of Russia. Vasileostrovsky is primarily known for drawbridges. Until the end of 2016, beauty turned into a problem (at the time of divorce, land communication ceased with the rest of the regions). The problem was solved by building an additional section of the Western High-Speed Diameter - now the exit to the city is open around the clock. The region is favorable for living from an environmental point of view - there are really a lot of greenery here.
4. Petrodvorets
The history of this district began in 1938, when the district of the same name was established on the basis of the city settlement Peterhof. The name Petrodvoretsky was assigned to the area in 1944 (despite the fact that in the late 90s they began to call Petrodvorets Peterhof again, they did not consider the renaming of the area necessary again). As you may have guessed, here is the personification of the entire northern capital in the form of legendary fountains. The Oranienbaum palace complex and the Konstantinovsky palace are located right there. The district's infrastructure is focused on cultural institutions (an art school, libraries, a leisure center and several museums), as well as educational organizations (20 schools and 30 kindergartens).
3. Vyborg
Vyborg is considered to be one of the oldest districts of St. Petersburg. After all, even before the formation of the city on the Neva, there were Russian-speaking settlements that were part of a group of lands called the Vyborg Side. From the point of view of the issue of accommodation, the area can be considered very comfortable. It offers residents of 6 large parks and gardens, about 50 squares, 60 schools, many children's and sports grounds, as well as several institutes and a couple of large medical centers. There are 6 metro stations in Vyborg, which provides the district with fast connection with the rest of the city and accessibility.
1. Seaside
Finally, the largest in terms of population and the 4th largest area of St. Petersburg. There are many advantages for potential tenants. Firstly, a quarter of the district’s area (which is nearly 110 square kilometers) is allocated to ecologically clean zones. Secondly, it is Primorsky that accounts for as much as 20 percent of the entire new housing stock of St. Petersburg. The region will also be pleased with relative calm, because this area is recognized as the safest in the entire northern capital - crime in Primorsky is extremely low. Also, the district has the unofficial title of the “healthiest” in the city (the minimum number of premature deaths is recorded here).