Mandrogi

Mandrogi, located in the middle of the final locks leading to St. Petersburg, is really more of a tourist attraction than a live-in village. It too features a collection of old wooden houses but almost everything on the island is directed toward visitors.

Attractions

One of the features here is the Vodka Museum which features hundreds of different brands and kinds of the favorite Russian drink
Shopping

In a main building in Mandrogi, many crafts people are always working making matrushkas, lace, ceramics, and other souvenir type items.
Food

A highlight of a visit to Mandrogi is a big Russian barbecue with shiskabob and all the trimmings. It is topped off by a pastry party where one can eat all the fresh baked Russian pastries he or she can hold.

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