The route of Novaya Ladoga. Leningrad region

Modern highways and vehicles are an opportunity to get "from point A to point B" quickly and with maximum comfort. So, by car, a trip from Vologda to Novaya Ladoga along the federal road A114, the length of which is more than 500 km, takes less than 9 hours. Useful information about the route will help to reach the end point of the route without any problems. Important components of a successful trip are the well-developed roadside infrastructure, the availability of recreational facilities.

Eh, roads ...

Almost the entire remote part of Russia was 150-200 years ago as an impassable road. In those years, there was an ironic phrase about bad roads - one of the two eternal troubles of a huge country. The author of the immortal statement could be Pushkin, but more often authorship is attributed to Gogol. Pushkin believed: in 500 years "... roads, it is true, we will change immensely: the highway here and here, connecting, cross ...". The implementation of this plan took less time than predicted by the poet. For example, south of the mouth of the Volkhov River are two major federal highways of international importance: Vologda - Novaya Ladoga (route A114) and Kola (M18).

One of the most important elements of the transport system in Russia

Route A114 continues the international transport corridor from Northern Europe to the Asian part of the mainland (Western China). The motorway is laid along the territory of two regions of the Russian Federation - Vologda and Leningrad, connecting the cities of Vologda, Sheksna, Tikhvin, Novaya Ladoga (Leningrad region) and other settlements. International, federal and regional importance of the road:

• Shortens the route from Finland, St. Petersburg to Arkhangelsk, Vologda, Yaroslavl, Kirov, Perm;
• Is a part of the road corridor between the north-west and the Urals;
• Connects the transport network of the northeast of the Russian Federation with the Leningrad region, St. Petersburg;
• Gives an opportunity to enter the Murmansk and Arkhangelsk regions, Karelia;
• Connects Vologda and Cherepovets, other settlements within the region.

Features of the route

The first few tens of kilometers of the motorway from Vologda received the status of "first category road". In each direction - two lanes, traffic flows for the sake of traffic safety are separated by a metal fence. There are two-level interchanges, which replaced the dangerous intersections. The width of the road covered with asphalt concrete in the main sections is 7-8 m.

The length of the motorway from Vologda to Novaya Ladoga (Leningrad region) is 531 km. This distance can be overcome in 8 hours 55 minutes. The densest traffic of the main types of motor transport is present on the section between Cherepovets and Vologda. Drivers who go on the road along the A114 route, it is necessary to know that the complex stretches are located near the village of Leontievo and in the area of the Tikhvin circuit road.

Modernization of the A114 motorway

The high economic and tourist potential of the Southern Ladoga region, the Vologda region and numerous attractions attract people to these regions. The number of passenger cars passing through the federal highway Vologda-Novaya Ladoga, annually increases by about 15%. The motorway is undergoing reconstruction and modernization, aimed at ensuring traffic safety and improving roadside infrastructure. Until May 2017, builders are planning to increase the number:

• Road lanes, additional interchanges, culverts;
• Sidewalks and pedestrian crossings;
• Lighting devices;
• Road signs;
• Parking for private vehicles, stops where passengers can take buses "Novaya Ladoga - Volkhov", other route transport.

A small part of the route is already equipped with "elektropastuhami" - devices to repel moose. Instruments operate from solar panels and serve an electric charge on metal wires. Tension does not pose a threat to the lives of people and animals, but frightens off the latter when trying to get on the road. In the future, the number of "elektropastuhov" will increase on those sections of the route of Novaya Ladoga, where the migratory routes of large wild animals pass.

Service on the route

The main elements of the roadside infrastructure are on the territory of settlements, in large one you can find auto repair and tire fitting. Probably, their search will have to go a little away from the motorway. Organized parking lots on the stretch of the road, which is laid on the land of the Leningrad region. Attractive views have motels and hotels in Volkhov, Tikhvin and in front of Vologda. Petrol stations and cafes are located right at the highway and meet through 45-50 km of the road.

Natural conditions of the road Vologda - Novaya Ladoga

The motorway is laid on the northwestern outskirts of the Russian Plain, in the forest area. The relief here is determined by the alternation of lowlands with ridges and hills. The cities of Novaya Ladoga, Volkhov, Staraya Ladoga are located on the spurs of the Baltic-Ladoga ledge. The low-lying plain extends 120-125 km east of St. Petersburg. The absolute height does not usually exceed 200 m. A lot of lakes, rivers and marshes are the main natural feature of the North-West region. Some water bodies belong to the Atlantic basin, others are connected with the Arctic Ocean or the Caspian Sea. On the way from Novaya Ladoga to Vologda to the north-west the road crosses the rivers: Sheksna, Suda, Chagoda, Syas, Volkhov and other watercourses.

The climate in the motorway area

The temperature regime and precipitation in the regions where the route from Vologda to Novaya Ladoga is laid depends on the cyclones and anticyclones coming from the Atlantic and the Arctic. The climate of the territory is moderately continental, winter is relatively mild with frequent thaws, summer is moderately warm.

The average temperature in January is -8 to -11 ° C, in July the thermometer column is more often in the range from +16 to +18 ° C. The absolute maximum reaches +36 ° C, the absolute minimum is -52 ° C. The warmest are the southwestern parts of the route. During the year a considerable amount of precipitation falls here - 500-600 mm. The rainiest period is summer-autumn. The snow cover is set in the second half of November or early December, melting - in the second half of April.

The way "from the Varangians to the Bulgars"

The route of Novaya Ladoga is the shortest route from St. Petersburg to Vologda, Arkhangelsk, Yaroslavl. In the Leningrad region, the motorway approaches the mouth of the Volkhov River. The place of confluence in the Ladoga Lake is in the center of the shoreline of the Southern Ladoga area between the deltas of the Neva and Svir (distance 100 km). The history of this land is inseparably linked with the past, present and future of Russia.

Through the Old Ladoga, 15 km upstream from the mouth of the Volkhov River, the Volga-Baltic river route - from Varangians to Bulgars and Khazars - took place in ancient times. A lively international exchange was conducted from the second half of the 9th century. The trading route used Rus, Volga Bulgaria and the Khazar Khaganate. Much later, not far from the shore, channels were laid that connected the Volkhov with the Neva. The lake-river and swampy land was not suitable for the construction of overland roads. The history of the highway in this area dates back to the time of the creation of monasteries in Tikhvin, Novaya Ladoga, Dimy, visited by Russian tsars.

How to get to Southern Ladoga

If you plan to get to Novaya Ladoga by car, then from St. Petersburg you can drive along the Murmansk highway to the Volkhov Bridge. Before the bridge there is a turn to the A 115 highway, which leads to Old Ladoga and Volkhov. In Novaya Ladoga - turn to the regional road.

Convenient option for travel by public transport - through the district center - Volkhov. The train stations of the city, located on different banks of the same river, come from St. Petersburg. Also trains from Moscow, going to the north direction (to Petrozavodsk and Murmansk) stop here. By train from St. Petersburg can be reached in 2.5-3 hours, from Moscow - for 8.5 hours.

From the station Volhovstroy-1 to Novaya Ladoga buses and minibus № 23 are sent. This transport goes along the left bank of the river. The bus "Volkhov - Novaya Ladoga" No. 24 goes in the same direction, but on the right bank. Interval of public transport: buses run after 1 hour, minibuses are sent more often.

Novaya Ladoga

During the Northern War, Peter I ordered the inhabitants of Tikhvin and Ladoga to move to the vicinity of the ancient Nikolo-Medvedovsky Monastery, whose location at the mouth of the Volkhov River the Tsar considered convenient for commerce and shipbuilding. Considered and proximity to St. Petersburg (120 km) and Shlisselburg. For Novaya Ladoga, the turning point was in 1704, when the shipyard was laid. Six years later the first military ships equipped with guns came down from the stocks.

Ancient Ladoga began to be called "Old", and the new city quickly grew and settled. On its territory, some buildings from the complex of the Nikolo-Medvedsky Monastery were preserved, a large part of it was destroyed by German knights in 1538. In total, on the territory of the city of Novaya Ladoga (Leningrad region), there are 19 cultural, historical and architectural monuments. Among them - the buildings of the XVIII century: the Clement Church and the officers' club of the Suzdal regiment.

Recreation center at the mouth of the river. Volkhov

The well-equipped base "Novaya Ladoga" is located in the city of the same name in the Leningrad region. The complex is located on the shore of Ladoga Lake, its diverse number of rooms is designed for people with different financial possibilities. We offer summer houses, 1-, 2-, 3-bed rooms, camping. The highlight of the recreation center is the "luxury" hall in the style of knightly times (with a fireplace).

As part of the infrastructure of the complex there is parking for cars, a small restaurant, barbecue areas, cozy gazebos, a real Russian bath, sports grounds, billiards, rental office. From entertainment you can take oar rides on boats and catamarans, bike trips on the ecologically clean territory of the Marina Grove. Interesting and informative excursions are organized in Staraya Ladoga and Volkhov.

Rurik Residence

The Old Ladoga is the oldest known East Slavic city on the territory of Russia. This large settlement in the times of the Varangian Rurik became a territory "where did the Russian land come from?" Ladoga was founded no later than 753, the name of the settlement was given in the Scandinavian language - Aldoga, which means "old river". Favorable position at the beginning of the journey from the northern countries to the south and east contributed to the flourishing of the city. In 862 he was led by the Rurik, summoned to Rus, who after a while transferred his residence to the sources of the Volkhov River - to Novgorod. Another legendary prince Prophetic Oleg died in Ladoga.

The city-fortress flourished until the Swedes invaded in 1313, who came on the Ladoga Lake on ships. The remains of ancient buildings were found in 1702 by Peter I, who decided to move the Old Ladoga people closer to the coast. Archaeological excavations on the territory of the ancient fortress are conducted for more than 130 years. Found rarities and artifacts took a worthy place in the exposition of the Staroladozh Archaeological Museum-Reserve. On the territory of the village there are preserved the churches of the pre-Mongol era, other churches and monasteries, ancient burial mounds and ancient settlement.

Volkhov - a city on ancient trade routes

On the banks of the river. Volkhov archaeologists have found numerous evidence that it was here that the Volga-Baltic Way passed, and local residents conducted merchant ships through river rapids. In 1918, builders of one of the first-born of the GOELRO plan - the Volkhov hydroelectric power station, the sights of the city appeared in these regions.

Through the village of Staraya Ladoga there is a bus route "Volkhov - Novaya Ladoga". Only 10 km separate the industrial city from the Staroladozhsky Museum-Reserve. After driving about 30 km to the south-east to Zelenets station, you can see the ensemble of the Trinity Monastery, built in the late Middle Ages. In Staraya Ladoga there is one hotel, in Volkhov - 4 hotels where you can stay and relax.