Sestroretsk

Sestroretsk, a seaside gem on the Gulf of Finland near St. Petersburg, merges tranquil beaches, pine forests, and centuries-old manors. Film crews are drawn by the dramatic mix of windswept dunes and historic estates. Ideal for period dramas or moody thrillers. Intriguing fact: Lenin once sheltered in a hut here during revolutionary turmoil, adding a political undercurrent to its cinematic charm.