The whole drive of the Leningrad region: what is the famous site of the Baltika Fest food festival?

The unique all-season resort "Igora" is located in the middle of the coniferous forests of the Leningrad region. The complex combines opportunities for active recreation, family leisure and relaxation in nature. Everyone will find something to do here, from skiing to enjoying SPA treatments and relaxing on the beach overlooking the picturesque forests. In mid-September, the resort will host a large-scale Baltika Fest food festival, where you can taste unusual dishes and drinks gathered in one place from all over Russia, learn about the history of beer and recharge your emotions at a concert by popular Russian musicians. The event will be an excellent addition to the rich recreation program at the resort. Details and tips on visiting can be found in the Izvestia article.

What to do at the Igora resort

The Igora Resort is the first European-level all-season sports and entertainment complex in the Northwestern Region of Russia, located on the picturesque Karelian Isthmus in the Leningrad Region. The place is famous for high-class sports grounds, a large SPA complex and a wide infrastructure for year-round recreation.

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Many Petersburgers know "Igora" as an ideal location for entertainment and various sports. To unlock the full range of possibilities of the resort, guests are advised to do these five things at Igor:

1. Go skiing on international trails

The resort offers 10 ski slopes with trails of varying difficulty with a total length of more than 4 km and a height difference of about 120 m. The World Cup Downhill and other professional competitions are held here, so all the tracks meet the highest standards. Beginners can take lessons from professional instructors, while experienced riders will appreciate the extreme jumps and technical sections for snowboarding and ski slopes.

2. Visit the huge Ice Palace

The Ice Palace is located on the territory of the resort. It is a modern sports complex with an area of almost 1,500 square meters, operating all year round. There is a hockey arena, a figure skating school, and a curling court. You can attend training sessions, master classes or just go for a ride. This is a great opportunity to spend time on the ice in a comfortable environment.

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3. Get healthy at the SPA complex

The Igora SPA Center offers more than 250 services, including Thai and Ayurvedic massages, hydrotherapy, thalassotherapy, and beauty treatments. The complex operates in the "medical SPA" format, combining modern wellness techniques with oriental practices. The guides will tell you about the specifics of each procedure and help you choose an individual program for relaxation and wellness. Guests of the complex can also relax in the Finnish sauna and Jacuzzi.

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4. Spend the day on the beach by the lake and go SUP surfing

During the summer season, visitors to the resort can enjoy a beach holiday on the shore of a picturesque lake with an equipped sandy beach and heated pools. Outdoor enthusiasts can try wakeboarding or "curb" the SUP board, ride catamarans or engage in beach volleyball.

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5. Enjoy the author's cuisine with a view of the forest or mountains

The resort has eight restaurants and cafes with a varied menu, from traditional Russian and European cuisine to modern gastronomic trends. Fans of Japanese cuisine can visit the sushi bar, while fans of fire-cooked food can visit the ski bar and sky bar. Many establishments have terraces and panoramic windows with mesmerizing views of the forests and the slope.

How to get to the Igora resort

The Igora Resort is located in the Leningrad Region, 54 km from St. Petersburg. The journey from St. Petersburg will take about an hour by car, depending on the choice of route and road conditions. From the city, you can drive along the Priozersk highway (A-121 highway) through Pargolovo, Yukki, Agalatovo, as well as along the Vyborg highway (through Sosnovo) or from Vyborg along the E-18 highway. There are several parking spaces on site where you can park your car.

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Regular bus services are also available to the resort. Buses No. 897 and No. 859 depart from Devyatkino metro station, and bus No. 960 departs from Parnas metro station. The journey will take about 1.5 hours.

In addition, Igora can be reached by train from the Finlyandsky railway station in St. Petersburg. Trains will be suitable in the direction of Sosnovo, Priozersk or Kuznechny, to the stop "Platform 69 km". From there, you need to walk about 20-30 minutes to the resort. The train takes about 1.5 hours, but it is important to check the schedule in advance, as it may change.

Baltika Fest Food Festival: where and when it will be held, how to get there

A large-scale celebration of food, music and emotions will be held for the first time

The Baltika Fest Food Festival: where and when will it take place

On September 13, 2025, the large-scale Baltika Fest gastro festival will be held at the Igora Drive autodrome. This event will be a real culinary journey: guests will be able to taste unique dishes and soft drinks (0%. — Izvestia) from different regions of the country — from Kaliningrad to Kamchatka.

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The program includes master classes, interactive shows and themed gastronomy events that will allow visitors to get to know the culinary diversity of Russia better.

In addition to gastronomic delights, guests will enjoy a large-scale concert program with performances by famous artists. The headliners of the festival were the legendary rock band Chaif, the cult Disco Accident, as well as pop star Marie Crymbreri.

A special place in the program will be occupied by a thematic exhibition that will tell about the role of a sunny drink in history. The exhibition will reveal the importance of beer as a social and cultural phenomenon that influenced the development of various nations. The festival starts at 14:00 and will last until late in the evening, providing an atmosphere of celebration and unreal drive.

The leader of the Chaif group, Vladimir Shakhrin

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You can visit the food festival with the whole family. Children and teenagers under the age of 18 are allowed to attend the event only if accompanied by their parents. Play areas and entertainment are organized for children at the festival so that they can also have fun. You can purchase tickets for Baltika Fest on the official website.

From the main facilities of the Igora resort to the Igora Drive autodrom can be reached on foot or by transport, the distance between them is approximately 3 km. It will take 5-7 minutes by car, and about 15-20 minutes on foot.