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Pargolovo Hills

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PARGOLOVO HILLS, a natural prominence in the south of St. Petersburg. It received its name from a Finish village of Parkola (later called Pargolovo) that was once situated in the surroundings. It is a row of isolated kame hills of glacial lacustrian origin most distinctly observed in the surroundings of Shuvalovo - Ozerki, Shuvalov Park, Third Pargolovo, Starozhilovka, Zamanilovka settlements. With a height of up to 50 meters it is formed of sandy-gravel substances. The slopes are relatively steep and turf-covered. The forest zones retained relic firs, ancient oaks and limes. An artificial mound Parnas is located in the center of Shuvalov Park opens up a panorama of the Neva Lowland and St. Petersburg's new residential areas. The locality also provides a recreational outlet for casual enjoyment. It is cut by a segment of the encircling highway.

Y. P. Seliverstov.