Leningrad street

Leningradskaya Street is one of the longest streets in Vologda. It starts from the shore of Vologda and goes to the District highway. Initially, the street was called St. Petersburg and Petrograd. The street acquired its modern name in 1925.

The layout of Leningradskaya Street in Vologda began under the reign of Catherine the second - in 1781. At that time, there were deep ditches along the street that have not survived to this day.

On the street is the Leningrad Bridge, opened in 1974. It is the longest railway bridge in the city.

On Leningradskaya Street there is a trolleybus line. On the street there are such remarkable buildings as the Museum “World of Forgotten Things”, the House of the actor, the ensemble of Vladimir churches, the Palace of Culture of the local Bearing Plant, the Palace of Creativity of Children and Youth, several shopping centers. There are on the street and the former factory "Luch", and OJSC Vologdaelectrotrans.