On 27 November 1977, a memorial to Viktor Alekseyevich Gorshenin was unveiled in Turovo. It commemorates the partisan and reconnaissance officer who was shot there by the Nazis. The memorial stands at the place of his execution and connects Turovo with a specific chapter in the local history of remembrance.
A regional decree dated 17 April 2026 lists the memorial as cultural heritage of local (municipal) significance and records the years 1941 and 1977. There is also a single war grave in Turovo. These two historical landmarks give the place a clear theme of remembrance, without telling the same story: the memorial focuses on Gorshenin’s story, while the grave is a separate place of remembrance.
Nature and trails in the wider Tosnenskiy District
At the level of the wider destination of Tosnenskiy District, nature, forestry history and other cultural themes come into view. The “Sablinskiy” natural monument lies on the Ordovician Plateau and extends along the ravine-like valley of the Tosna. It includes the confluence of the Tosna and Sablinka rivers, as well as the Sablinka ravine, which reaches the “Sablinskiy” waterfall. The natural monument contains the two lowland waterfalls “Sablinskiy” and “Tosnenskiy”.
The “Sablinskiy” eco-trail is intended for the summer season, from May to October. A wooden walkway makes it possible to traverse the slope in any weather; information boards explain geological, biological and historical features of the protected area. Specially designated viewing points are provided for photographing the waterfalls. Check current conditions before your visit. The man-made mine tunnels known as the Sablinskiye Caves are located near the eco-trail. They recall the mining of quartz sand for glassmaking, which took place there from the mid-19th century to the beginning of the 20th century.
Forestry history and regional culture
In Lisino-Korpus, the Museum of Nature and History of Russian Forestry presents its themes across seven halls. The exhibition leads from a map dating to 1676 and Peter I’s decrees on forest use according to forestry principles to the founding of the Forestry Institute in Lisino, Russia’s first forestry school. This institute gave rise to today’s Lisinski Forest College. Natural materials, soil profiles, herbaria and insect collections complement the historical themes; exhibits also include specimens of birds and wild animals from Tosnenskiy District and Leningrad Oblast.
Also in the wider Tosnenskiy District is the “Kolybel russkogo lesovodstva” (“Cradle of Russian Forestry”) ecological route. It runs through the “Lisinskiy” protected area in the settlement of Lisino-Korpus, is 3.5 kilometres long and is listed as taking one hour. The route’s stated length and duration provide a concrete framework for planning.
Between Ulyanovka and Nikolskoye, on the right bank of the Tosna and beside the road between the two settlements, stands a memorial to Alexander Nevsky. It recalls the traditional account of his retinue’s camp before the Battle of the Neva and the prince’s prayer before the battle against the Swedes. The memorial was erected for the 770th anniversary of the victory in the Battle of the Neva. Each year, participants from military history clubs set up a camp from the time of Alexander Nevsky in the nearby field and then stage a reenactment of the events of that time. If you plan to attend, check the current dates in advance.
More things to explore in Tosnenskiy District
At Marino Estate, gardens and activities add to the region’s variety of themes. The English Park includes a garden of monastic herbs, the Queen of Spades Garden and an Oriental garden. The Japanese Garden offers guided tours, photo shoots and master classes. The Farm Park includes a poultry yard with geese, ducks, guinea fowl, pheasants and chickens, a stable with horses and ponies, as well as greyhounds. The animals may vary. Boats and catamarans are available for hire at the estate’s boat station.
In Tosno, the Tosno Museum of Local History offers the interactive tour “Zagadki muzeynykh predmetov” (“Riddles of Museum Objects”). Participants put together puzzles, solve crossword puzzles, search for objects and complete other tasks. Confirm current tour dates directly with the museum.
Discover more destinations: Belichye, Baranovo, Ogonki, Vaskelovo, Simagino, Zaborye, Otradnoye, Lodeynoye Pole.
Go to the wider travel overview: Leningrad Oblast.
