The city of Vysotsk, Leningrad Region is a port city of Russia, located on the shores of the Gulf of Finland, on the island of Vysotsky. The city was renamed several times, it was Trogzund (until 1917), Uuras (between 1917 and 1948), and from 1948 - Vysotsk. This smallest town is 30 kilometers away from the city of Vyborg and is a railway station. The city was previously closed, is now open to the public. The settlement area is about 39 square kilometers. What is the history of the city? What does he live now? What sights of the city attract tourists?
Historical essay
The village was founded by Peter the Great, according to numerous sources. The first written mention of this area dates back to 1533.
During the Northern War in the 18th century, the entire territory of Finland became part of the Russian Empire. At the same time, the Vyborg province of the St. Petersburg province was organized. Peter Ι came up with the idea of placing a fortification here, he laid down a fortress, the purpose of which was to cover the approaches to the city of Vyborg from the sea. So, in the narrowest place of the Vyborg Bay, a fortification was built, which was called Trongsund (from the Swedish “trong” - “narrow”, “sound” - “strait”).
At the beginning of the XIX century, the Principality of Finland was formed, which was part of the Russian Empire.
After the October Revolution, the Finnish lands gained independence and became the state of Finland. The city was renamed Uuras (from the Finnish language "hardworking"). During this period in the history of the settlement, a railway was laid and work began to deepen the seabed to create a seaport from Uuras. In 1926 the railway of Tyurisyev - Limatta was laid. In the early 30s, work was completed to deepen the bottom.
In 1939, the Russo-Finnish war began, after which, in 1940, a peace treaty was concluded, according to which part of the Vyborg province became part of the USSR. The acquired territory was divided, its northern part was transferred to the Karelian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, the city of Uuras became part of the Vyborg region.
During the Great Patriotic War, from the summer of 1941, the city was occupied by Finnish troops, liberated by the Soviet army in the summer of 1944.
In 1944, the district became part of the Leningrad Region.
In the 40s, the village of Uuras was renamed Petroostrov, but in 1948 it was again renamed Vysotsk, in honor of the USSR hero Vysotsky Kuzma, who died a heroic death in these places.
At the same time, they began to restore the port on the island of Vysotsky. Since the beginning of the 80s, the port was inoperative, then it gradually begins to be used for loading coal, and since the mid-90s the port has huge cargo turnover.
In the early 2000s, Lukoil built a transshipment complex and an oil terminal.
City today
The main economic-forming enterprises of the city of Vysotsk in the Leningrad Region are currently: the coal terminal “Port Vysotsky” and the oil terminal “Vysotsk-Lukoil”.
The city administration will pay great attention to the improvement of the territory. The city takes an honorable 3rd place in the ranking of the most comfortable settlements in the Vyborg district.
The city of Vysotsk in the Leningrad Region is the smallest town in terms of population. 1120 people live here.
Cultural and educational institutions of the city
Despite the fact that he is very small, an elementary music school operates for children, painting and theater are taught at the center of Children's Creativity, the Children's Art School, the Rostotsky Museum of Stanislav, and the Station of Young Naturalists are working.
The city library works.
On the territory of the city there is only one kindergarten "Borovichok", the only preschool institution where there is no queue.
Every year, students of the Vyborg School of Art come to practice in the city of Vysotsk, Leningrad Region.
Here there is its own musical group "Juice", which tours throughout the Vyborg district of the Leningrad region.
On the territory of the city of Vysotsk there is a Park of Culture and Rest, which hosts all mass and festive events.
Youth of the city
The youth of the city is involved in various areas of Vysotsk's life - politics, economics, and the social sphere. The Young Guard of United Russia and the Youth Council have been created and are working in the city, which initiate the holding of many contests, festivals, competitions, holidays for young people and children.
Young people are actively involved in urban subbotniks and in the cleaning of memorial complexes and mass graves.
The younger generation is actively participating in regional sports and athletics events and other events.
Tourism
Every resident of a large city from time to time wants to breathe fresh air, take a break from the city bustle in nature, enjoy the sunsets and sunrises, but at the same time not lose city amenities. The city of Vysotsk is just as if created for this type of vacation.
And the popularity of green tourism is growing every year. People from all over the country and neighboring countries seek this place. Clean air, picturesque nature, hospitable residents - all these factors attract tourists here. There are two tourist complexes “Saari Tour” and “Fir” on the shore of the bay. There is a Russian bathhouse, bowling, billiards, sauna.
Holidays in the city of Vysotsk, Leningrad Region has become very popular and contributes to the economic development of the city.
Sea port
The convenient natural bay of the Gulf of Finland has long been used as a pier, where the forest was loaded onto large ships. In the summer season, up to two thousand vessels (steamboats, sailboats) could be loaded here. In winter (until the appearance of the railway and the electrification of the village) the port was empty. Thus, the port was navigated for only 8-9 months.
Currently, the port is connected to the mainland by road and rail. It has been actively developed since the 1990s, when the Lukoil company built terminal complexes here.
In the city of Vysotsk, the Naval Base of the FSB border ships is located.
In the 2010s, the Vysotsky Sea Port consisted of two terminals - oil and coal, and another one is currently under construction - a forest terminal.
Navigation today in the seaport of Vysotsk is year-round. In winter, swimming is accompanied by icebreakers.
Trongsund Vysotsk Fortress
This is a fortification defensive fortification, which is partially preserved to this day. The fortress is located on the outskirts of the city. It was built in order to cover the city of Vyborg from the sea. It was built in 1867 in the narrowest spot of the bay, an isthmus with a width of about 170 meters. The fortress consisted of bastions, batteries and casemates, which were created on the rocky shores of the island. But with the rapid development of artillery, the fortress turned into an inefficient structure. Currently, most of its fortifications are destroyed, and the surviving part is heavily forested.
It is an architectural monument of the Vyborg district of the Leningrad region.
