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Shushary

St.-Petersburg, Russia · Europe

About Shushary

Shushary works well as a base: 10 minutes from Obukhovo, 28km from Peterhof Palace.

Shushary is a town located in St.-Petersburg, Russia. With a population of 15,503, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Shushary sits in Russia. It's in the Europe/Moscow time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Shushary to your route.

About Shushary

Shushary (Russian: Шуша́ры, from Finnish Suosaari, "marshy island") is a municipal settlement in Pushkinsky District of the federal city of St. Petersburg, Russia, located on the slopes of the Pulkovo Heights. Population: 22,652 (2010 census); 15,843 (2002 census); 4,789 (1989 Soviet census). Shushary gained

Read more importance in 1838 as the location of the first railway siding in the Russian Empire and one of the first railway stations in the country. A living-history steam-engine museum chronicles the town's long association with the Russian Railways. In the beginning of the 21st century, Shushary was transformed into an industrial area comprising automotive plants such as Toyota, General Motors (now owned by Hyundai), and Magna International.

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Where is Shushary located?

Shushary is located in St.-Petersburg, Russia, Europe. The coordinates are 59.8092 latitude, 30.3817 longitude.

What is the population of Shushary?

Shushary has a population of approximately 15,503 people, making it a town in Russia.

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Quick Information

Population
15,503
Continent
Europe
Country
Russia
Region
St.-Petersburg
Timezone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
59.8092, 30.3817

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Worth the detour from Shushary

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

An elaborately decorated Russian Orthodox church in St. Petersburg featuring over 7,500 square meters of mosaics.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Palace Square & Alexander Column

Vast square before the Winter Palace in St Petersburg dominated by a 47-metre granite column, the city's central gathering place.

15 km · about 30 min drive

museum

State Hermitage Museum

One of the world's largest and oldest museums, housed in the opulent Winter Palace with over three million artworks.

15 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Peterhof Palace

A series of palaces and gardens near Saint Petersburg, often referred to as the Russian Versailles for its opulent fountains and gilded statues.

28 km · about 30 min drive

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Shushary.

Obukhovo

🇷🇺 Russia

5 km awayPop. 45,664

Kupchino

🇷🇺 Russia

6 km awayPop. 54,198

Petro-Slavyanka

🇷🇺 Russia

7 km awayPop. 1,308

Rybatskoye

🇷🇺 Russia

7 km awayPop. 55,076

Dachnoye

🇷🇺 Russia

8 km awayPop. 72,822

Aleksandrovskaya

🇷🇺 Russia

9 km awayPop. 1,159

Metallostroy

🇷🇺 Russia

9 km awayPop. 26,361

Avtovo

🇷🇺 Russia

9 km awayPop. 44,667

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