Peski

Peski is a locality in Leningrad Oblast, Northwestern Russia. Peski is situated nearby to the locality Podgorelovo, as well as near the area Urochishche Tolmachi.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Pulkovo and Shosseynaya railway station.

Pulkovo

Observatory

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The Pulkovo Astronomical Observatory, officially named the Central Astronomical Observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences at Pulkovo, is the principal astronomical observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Pulkovo is situated 2½ km southeast of Peski.

Shosseynaya railway station

Railway station

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Shosseynaya railway station is a railway station in October Railway in Saint Petersburg. It is located in the Moskovsky District of Saint Petersburg at the intersection of Pulkovo Highway and Ring Road. Shosseynaya railway station is situated 3½ km northeast of Peski.

Airport

Railway stop

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Airport is a railway stop, which is situated 3½ km northeast of Peski.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pulkovo Heights and Aviagorodok.

Pulkovo Heights

Locality

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Pulkovo Heights is a chain of hills located to the south of Saint Petersburg. They run to the south-west in the direction of the Izhora Plateau and have an altitude of up to 73 meters. Pulkovo Heights is situated 2½ km southeast of Peski.