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1988-07. A pond and S. V. Matvienko Mansion on Laskovy Beach in Solnechoe, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 15, 2017Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
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1988-07. A pond and S. V. Matvienko Mansion on Laskovy Beach in Solnechoe, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 15, 2017Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
 Laskovy Beach of Gulf of Finland in Solnechoe, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 15, 2017  Birch trees on Laskovy Beach of Gulf of Finland in Solnechoe, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 15, 2017  Fenced pond and a mansion of S. V. Matvienko estate on a beach near Solnechnoe. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2012  Mansion of S. V. Matvienko on a beach in Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 8, 2016  Mansion of S. V. Matvienko on a beach in Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 30, 2016  Public sculptures on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 19, 2011  Laskovy Beach and Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 19, 2011  Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2017  Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017  Entrance of Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2017  Ice crystals on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017  Dunes of Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2017  Birch trees on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 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  Tabular ice crystals on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017  Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 29, 2021  Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 17, 2021  Sculptures on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016  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, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 30, 2016  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  Birches on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013  Dunes of Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013  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  Group of birches on 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  Gulf of Finland from 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  Dunes of Laskovy Beach in area of volleyball courts 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  Marli Pond in Peterhof, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 15, 2017  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  Beloe Lake ner Karpin Pond in the park of Gatchina, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 12, 2013  Pond in west end of Beloe Lake in the park of Gatchina, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 12, 2013  Great Pond in Ekaterininsky (Catherine) Park of Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 25, 2017  View of Great Pond in Ekaterininsky (Catherine) Park of Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 25, 2017  Empty Island of Great Pond in Ekaterininsky (Catherine) Park of Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 25, 2017  Great Pond and Marble Bridge in Ekaterininsky (Catherine) Park of Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 25, 2017  Round Pond in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 6, 2017  Kruglozalny Pond in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 27, 2017  View of Empty Island and Great Pond in Ekaterininsky (Catherine) Park of Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 25, 2017  Viskontiev Pond of Slavianka River in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 24, 2017  Kruglozalny Pond from Poperechnaya Alley in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 24, 2017  Small Lower Novoshaleyny Pond in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 27, 2017  Small Upper Novoshaleyny Pond in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 27, 2017  Great Cascade of Round Pond in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 6, 2017  Round Pond and Great Cascade in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 27, 2017  Dam of Small Lower Novoshaleyny Pond in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 27, 2017  Central (Konstantin) Rozovopavilionny Pond from 12-th Parade Alley in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 6, 2017  Small Upper Novoshaleyny Pond from Lesbaya Alley in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 27, 2017  Big Upper Novoshaleyny Pond from Krasnogo Solntsa (Red Sun) Alley in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 27, 2017  Z. I. Yusupova Mansion in Otdelny Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 19, 2014  Old fountain in a garden of Yusupova Mansion in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 19, 2014  Mansion at 27 Krugovaya Street in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 12, 2021  Olginsky Pond beach, near Svetlanovsky Prospekt. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2007  Beach of Kristatelevy Pond in Sergievka Park. Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 17, 2019  Mansion at 27 Krugovaya Street Krasnaya Dolina (Red Valley) in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 16, 2019  Mansion in Glazovo Village behind Slavianka River from Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 20, 2018  Staircase of Bienkovsky Mansion in Zakhodskoe (Lounatjoki), 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 19, 2017  Beach Mound Mansion at southern end of Bellevue Avenue in Newport. Rhode Island, February 6, 2005.  A pond on a beach of Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoye, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 26, 2003  Sand ripples on a beach near Sestroretsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 19, 2011  A beach of Gulf of Finland in Peterhof, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2004  A beach in Alexandria Park. Peterhof, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 27, 2016  Beach of Kavgolovskoe Lake in fog. Kavgolovo, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 1, 2013  Northern city beach. Kronstadt, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 4, 2010  Grey seal washed up on a beach near Sestroretsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 20, 2015  Viskontiev Pond in Pavlovsk Park, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 15, 2011  Vokzalny Pond of the park in Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 15, 2011  Beach of Bolshoy (Kristatelevy) Pond (Zelionka Lake) in Sergievka Park. Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 19, 2021  Graffiti in northern city beach. Kronstadt, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 4, 2010  Pond of aquatic labyrinth in Gatchina, a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 21, 2013  Menazherie Pond. Peterhof (Petrodvorets), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 22, 2013  A pond in Peterhof, a former Tsar residence, now a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2002  Alley near Karpin Pond in Gatchina, a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 27, 2015  Vokzalny Pond of the park at morning. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 15, 2011  "Assol" yacht on northern city beach. Kronstadt, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 4, 2010  Old electronic circuit on northern city beach. Kronstadt, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 4, 2010  Old bricks and a gas mask on northern city beach. Kronstadt, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 4, 2010  Round Pond in front of Friendship Temple. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 15, 2011  Kolonistsky Pond in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 26, 2015  Viskontiev Pond of Slavyanka River in Pavlovsk Park, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 15, 2011  Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 22, 2014  Pond near New Bridge in Alexandria Park. Peterhof, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 27, 2016  A mansion on Paradise Brook from Nelson Pond Trail of the Norman Bird Sanctuary. Newport, Rhode Island, February 22, 2004  Island of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Pond west from Pergola in Alexandria Park. Peterhof, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 27, 2016  Pergola near Chinese Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Pond east from Pergola in Alexandria Park. Peterhof, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 27, 2016  Southern end of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Spillway of Krasny Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  The Farm (Ferma) behind a pond of Pilchya (Kolpanskaya) River in Gatchina, a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 21, 2013  View of a pond west from Pergola in Alexandria Park. Peterhof, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 27, 2016  Fall foliage of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015 |