Tamengont can be understood through two distinct points of reference: its location near the A-120 federal highway and the history of a small Izhorian settlement at the site of the present-day village. A recreation base is also located in the village. If you are considering Tamengont as a place to stay, you can take both its location and its historical profile into account when making your decision.
Location and Accommodation
The municipal plan for 2017–2035 locates the “Tamengont” recreation base in the village. Tamengont’s proximity to the A-120 is recorded in the 2017 municipal infrastructure plan. The village’s location and the recreation base thus serve as two specific points of reference when choosing a place to stay.
The recreation base has a two-storey “Standard 4+2” cottage with an area of 55 m². It is described as suitable for families or groups of friends. The number of floors, area and stated group suitability give you details to consider when weighing up the accommodation for your stay. Check current availability before booking.
Historical Traces in the Village
The first known mention of the small Izhorian settlement at the site of present-day Tamengont dates to 1704. An 1848 ethnographic map recorded 130 Ingrian Finns of the Evremeisen group and 14 Izhorians in the village. The two dates represent different historical snapshots: 1704 is associated with the first known mention, while the 1848 map records the population figures and groups in the village.
Nature and Cultural Heritage in Leningrad Oblast
At the level of the wider destination of Leningrad Oblast, there are additional, distinct nature and cultural themes. Vepsian Forest Nature Park lies in the far east of the oblast and comprises seven reserves with particularly strict protection regulations. Numerous lakes shape the park; the largest is Lake Lerinskoye, in the reserve of the same name. Well-preserved old spruce and pine forests are among the special features of the “Vepsian Forest” and “Aschchosjorsky” reserves. These old spruce and pine forests are important for numerous organisms that can survive only in forests undisturbed by economic activity.
The region’s culture is also connected with this landscape: the Veps, a small people of Russia with their own culture and traditions, have traditionally lived in Vepsian Forest Nature Park. Brown bears are found in considerable numbers in the park; the wolverine, which is extremely rare in the oblast, has also been recorded there. This information describes regional nature and cultural themes, not Tamengont itself.
Another distinct destination in Leningrad Oblast is Koporye Fortress, a museum and monument of Old Russian stone architecture. Its present form has survived since the 16th century, while parts of the masonry date from the 13th century. Visitors should note one important restriction: climbing the walls and towers is prohibited because they are in a state of disrepair.
Discover more destinations: Vazhiny, Lebedevka, Zaborye, Volkhov, Podborovye, Sinyavino, Terebochevo, Toksovo
For the wider travel overview: Leningrad Oblast.
