Vyborg lies on the international highway running from Helsinki to Moscow, some 60 kilometers from the Finnish border. An industrial and cultural centre, international port and important railway and thruway, it is also known as one of the biggest historical towns in Russia.
Vyborg has changed hands several times in history, most recently during World War II when it was taken by the Soviet Union from Finland. After the Baltic states with their medieval towns have separated from the Soviet Union, Vyborg became a unique place and the only fully European town on the Russian territory. It attracts many tourists by its scenic surroundings, remarkable architectural monuments, remaining old fortifications and terrific ancient European feel.
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