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Dunes of Laskovy Beach in area of volleyball courts in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
Dunes of Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2017
Birches on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
Birches on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
Laskovy Beach off season in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
Group of birches on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
Gulf of Finland from Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
Birch trees on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
Several birch trees on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
Birch tree on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
Group of birch trees on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
Birch tree stand on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
Fall foliage of birch trees on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2017
Entrance of Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2017
Entrance path of Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2017
Concrete receptacle on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2017
Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017
Ice crystals on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017
Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 30, 2016
Birch trees on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017
Tabular ice crystals on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017
European searocket (Cakile baltica, Cakile maritima subsp. baltica, Russian name Gorchitsa) on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2017
Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 17, 2021
Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 29, 2021
Beach pea in dunes. Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014
Sculptures on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016
Laskovy Beach and Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 19, 2011
Public sculptures on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 19, 2011
Beach Pea (Lathyrus maritimus, Russian name Cheena) in dunes of Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 30, 2011
Green moss on sandy soil in overgrown dunes near a beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2024
Flowers of beach pea (Lathyrus maritimus, Russian name Cheena) in dunes of Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 30, 2011
Serene autumn scene at Laskovy Beach (Russian: Laskovyy Plyazh) in the settlement of Solnechnoe, located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, approximately 40 kilometers northwest of Saint Petersburg. Laskovy Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the Kurortny District of Saint Petersburg. The name "Laskovy" translates to "Affectionate" or "Tender," while the settlement name, Solnechnoe, means "Sunny". This area has a rich history as a summer resort destination; formerly known as the Finnish village of Ollila, it became a hub for St. Petersburg s intelligentsia and dacha owners in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The image shows a trio of birch trees with vibrant yellow and orange leaves, which is characteristic of the "Golden Autumn" season in the Leningrad Region during early-to-mid October. The golden leaves contrast strikingly with the blue sky and the dark blue waters of the Gulf. The large white concrete sphere on the sand is a landscaping feature. Russia, October 9, 2025
Flowers of beach pea (Lathyrus maritimus, Russian name Cheena) in dunes of Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 8, 2016
A beach between Beloostrov and Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia. September 7, 2002
Dunes in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 30, 2011
View towards Repino from the Laskovy Beach area in Solnechnoe highlighting a transition in the coastal landscape of the Gulf of Finland, marked by rugged natural textures and distinct geological features typical of the Karelian Isthmus shoreline. Unlike the wide, smooth sandy expanses of the main Laskovy Beach, the stretch towards Repino is characterized by a "stony belt" of glacial boulders and pebbles. The rocks visible in the shallow water and on the sand--primarily rapakivi granite and gneiss--are glacial erratics left behind by retreating ice sheets. Their reddish and grey hues (wet from the waves) contrast sharply with the rust-colored sand. Several hooded crows (Corvus cornix) are visible foraging along the shoreline. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025
Seabeach sandwort (Honckenya peploides) in dunes of Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 30, 2011
Seabeach sandwort (Honckenya peploides) in dunes of Gulf of Finland. Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014
Stones in Gulf of Finland south from Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
Seabeach sandwort (Honckenya peploides) with flower buds in dunes of Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 30, 2011
Stones in still weather in Gulf of Finland south from Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
Stone strip in Gulf of Finland south from Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
Stone pier in Gulf of Finland south from Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
Stone pier in still weather in Gulf of Finland south from Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
Dunes of Sestroretsky Kurort, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
Forest in dunes of Sestroretsky Kurort, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
Course-grained sand on a beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 20, 2019
Grains of granite on a beach. Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014
Sand ripples on a beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 20, 2019
Roots of reeds on a beach. Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014
Grains of sand on a beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 20, 2019
Large grains of sand on a beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 20, 2019
Course-grained sand on a beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016
Nude beach between Solnechnoe and Beloostrov, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 30, 2011
Large grained sand on a beach. Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014
Boat on a beach between Repino and Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 30, 2011
Large grains of sand on a beach. Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014
Sand ripples on Laskovyi Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2024
Mansion of S. V. Matvienko on a beach in Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 30, 2016
Mansion of S. V. Matvienko on a beach in Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 8, 2016
Birch trees on Laskovyi Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2024
Water at low tide on Laskovyi Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2024
Blooming Seabeach sandwort (Honckenya peploides) on a beach. Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014
Blue bottle shard (sea glass) on sand on a beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 20, 2019
Large sand grains on a beach in Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 8, 2016
Large-grained sand on Laskovyi Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2024
Flowers of Seabeach sandwort (Honckenya peploides) on a beach. Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014
Sand ripples at low tide on Laskovyi Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2024
Yellow flowers of sunflower family on a beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 30, 2011
Concrete spherical receptacle on Laskovyi Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2024
Blooming Seabeach sandwort (Honckenya peploides) on a beach. Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014
Fenced pond and a mansion of S. V. Matvienko estate on a beach near Solnechnoe. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2012
Seabeach sandwort (Honckenya peploides) on Laskovyi Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2024
Freshwater mussels Anodonta cygnea(?) (Bezzubka in Russian) on a beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016
Goldmoss Stonecrop (Sedum acre, Russian name Ochitok) on a beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 30, 2011
Blue flowers of beach pea (Lathyrus maritimus, Russian name Cheena) in Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 8, 2016
Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria, Russian name Derbennik) near a creek on a beach in Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 30, 2016
Laskovy Beach of Gulf of Finland in Solnechoe, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 15, 2017
Fruit of yellow water-lily (Nuphar lutea) found on a beach between Solnechnoe and Sestroretsk, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 30, 2016
Flowers of purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria, Russian name Derbennik) near a creek on a beach in Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 30, 2016
Spikelet of sand ryegrass (Leymus arenarius, Russian name Volosnets peschany) on a beach in Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 8, 2016
Dunes and Gulf of Finland between Solnechnoe and Sestroretsk at windy day. Near Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 1, 2001
A pond and S. V. Matvienko Mansion on Laskovy Beach in Solnechoe, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 15, 2017
Flowers of water crowfoot (Batrachium circinatum, Russian name Shelkovnik) found on a beach between Solnechnoe and Sestroretsk, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 30, 2016
Birch trees on Laskovy Beach of Gulf of Finland in Solnechoe, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 15, 2017
Beach east of Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016
Stones on a beach in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 17, 2021
Sestra River on a beach in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 29, 2021
A gull with a fish on a beach in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 29, 2021
Sand ripples on a beach in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 17, 2021
Sand ripples on a beach east of Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016
Stony beach with water springs in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 17, 2021
Pine and alder trees near stony beach in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 17, 2021
Texture of sand ripples on a beach east of Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016
Sand ripples on a beach of Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 17, 2021
Remains of beach access boardwalk from Palisade Palms Condominiums over dunes to East Beach (the dunes were gone after a hurricane Ike). Galveston, Texas, November 15, 2008
Beach of Kavgolovskoe Lake in fog. Kavgolovo, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 1, 2013
Dunes of East Beach. Galveston, Texas, January 19, 2013

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