Borodinskoye: Animal Farm and Lake Experiences

• At the animal farm, you can see, photograph, pet, and feed exotic animals and birds.
• Boats and catamarans for trips on Lake Borodinskoye are available to rent from May to October; check current dates before your trip.
• Guests of the recreation complex can fish on the lake for free. Fishing equipment and boats can be rented; check current local conditions in advance.

At the farm, you can choose between observing the animals and interacting with them directly: the animals and birds can be seen and photographed, and visitors can also pet and feed them. If you’re deciding which activity in Borodinskoye interests you, this distinction may help you choose. The animal farm is a specific option for anyone interested in exotic animals and birds.

The lake offers different activities. Boats and catamarans are available to rent for trips on Lake Borodinskoye. Fishing is free for guests of the recreation complex; fishing equipment and boats can also be rented. The free access applies to fishing, while equipment and boats are listed as rentals. The complex lists May to October as the rental period for boats and catamarans. If you’re planning your trip around such an outing, check the current dates. For fishing, it’s a good idea to confirm local conditions before your visit.

A separate regional highlight is Leningrad Oblast: in its far east lies the Vepsian Forest Nature Park. It includes seven reserves with particularly strict conservation rules and numerous lakes. The largest lake is Lake Lerinskoye, in the reserve of the same name. Ancient spruce and pine forests have been preserved in the “Vepsskiy les” and “Ashchozyorskiy” reserves. They are important for numerous organisms that can survive only in forests undisturbed by economic activity.

The wildlife of Vepsian Forest Nature Park is also described as diverse: brown bears are found there in relatively large numbers, and the wolverine, which is extremely rare in the region, has also been recorded. These are statements about their presence, not a guarantee that you will see them. The Veps, a small people of Russia with their own culture and traditions, have traditionally lived in the park.

Another cultural attraction in Leningrad Oblast is Koporye Fortress, a museum and monument of ancient Russian stone architecture. Its present form has been preserved since the 16th century, while parts of the masonry date from the 13th century. Climbing the walls and towers is prohibited because they are in an emergency condition. For visits without a guide, the museum lists the multimedia guide “Koporskaya krepost 2.0”; check its current availability when planning your visit.

Discover more destinations: Svobodnoye, Nurma, Syargi, Vyborg, Shlisselburg, Kutuzovskoye, Trubnikov Bor, Lebedevka.

What can you do at the animal farm?

You can visit the farm for exotic animals and birds, and photograph, pet, and feed the animals.

When can you rent boats and catamarans?

The recreation complex lists May to October as the rental period. Check the current dates before planning a trip around it.

What nature and cultural attractions are there in Leningrad Oblast?

They include Vepsian Forest Nature Park, with its lakes, reserves, and ancient forests, as well as Koporye Fortress, a museum and monument of ancient Russian stone architecture.

For the broader travel overview: Leningrad Oblast.