Staraya Ladoga

Staraya Ladoga, perched along the Volkhov River, breathes ancient Slavic legend through fortress ramparts, onion-domed churches, and windswept embankments. Filmmakers flock to its dramatic river views and centuries-old ambiance—ideal for epic historical dramas or mythic fantasies. Fun fact: once the earliest capital of Rus’, the town still resonates with Viking-era echoes, lending each shot a sense of storied grandeur.