Severodvinsk: Yagry between beach and pine forest

• Yagry is an island in the Letny Bereg area and is part of Severodvinsk.
• A sandy beach more than four kilometers long stretches along a pine forest, with dunes along the way.
• The Yagry Pine Forest is a specially protected natural area.
• The Great Yagry Trail runs through the pine forest and down to the coast.
• The White Sea Museum Visitor Center focuses on the White Sea and the natural environment of Arkhangelsk Oblast.

The beach is more than four kilometers long and runs alongside a pine forest. The dunes are also part of this coastal landscape. If you’re interested in Yagry’s natural environment, you’ll find two distinct landscape features here: the sandy beach on the White Sea and the forest behind it.

The Yagry Pine Forest was designated a specially protected natural area. Its protection helps preserve the pine forest and the dune landscape of Severodvinsk’s coastal dune. The beach, dunes, and forest are not separate features here; together, they form the landscape that defines Yagry.

The family-friendly Great Yagry Trail is an ecological route through the Yagry Pine Forest. You can walk through the forest and reach the coast along the trail. A wooden stele, information boards, and signs are placed along the route. This gives the trail an informative dimension alongside its nature experience.

The inclusive Egorkina Trail, established in 2025, branches off from it. Its features include a ramp for visitors with limited mobility, turning areas, an observation platform, and a pedestrian staircase. These specific features describe the route; conditions on site may change. Check the trail’s condition before your visit.

The coast, accessible via the Great Yagry Trail, offers a range of seasonal activities: sailing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding in summer, and snowkiting and skiing in winter. Which options suit your trip therefore also depends on the season. Confirm availability before making plans.

In summer, visitors can rent sun loungers, wooden tables and chairs, parasols, SUP boards, and other sports equipment at the Letny Bereg mini-park. The offerings combine relaxing beach time with the chance to use sports equipment. Since they are seasonal, confirm current availability in advance.

Yagry is also home to the Grinpis equestrian club. It offers riding lessons for adults and children, as well as stable tours for interested visitors; visits are arranged in advance. The club can also arrange rides through the pine forest and along the White Sea coast. Advance booking is required.

The White Sea Museum Visitor Center is a natural history museum about the White Sea and the natural environment of Arkhangelsk Oblast. Its exhibition hall displays a collection of marine invertebrates and algae. Another room is set aside for workshops and lectures. The topics bring together marine life and regional natural history.

The Severodvinsk Drama Theatre was founded in 1937—before the city itself—and is considered one of the most important cultural centers for local residents. On Yagry, the Richard Chancellor Monument also commemorates the English captain’s landing on the island on August 24, 1553. The theatre, museum, and monument offer different perspectives on the city’s culture, natural history, and a specific historical event.

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Where is Yagry?

Yagry is an island in the Letny Bereg area on the White Sea, at the mouth of the Northern Dvina. It is part of Severodvinsk.

What seasonal activities are available on the coast?

Sailing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding are available in summer; snowkiting and skiing in winter. Confirm seasonal availability before making plans.

What are the visiting hours for the White Sea Museum?

Organized groups can visit the visitor center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. by prior arrangement. Individual visitors can view the exhibition from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Confirm the hours before your visit.

For the broader travel guide: Arkhangelsk Oblast.