Back in the 14th century the Russian fortress Oreshek (Nutlet) towered above the head
of the Neva River connecting Ladoga Lake with the Gulf of Finland. It was
renamed Noteburg in the 17th century when under the Swedes and obtained the
current name, Shlisselburg (Key-town), after being retaken by the Russians in
the course of Northern War. Defense of the fortress in World War II days is
another stormy period in its history.
More than 4,000 authentic objects of the museum collection including archeological
findings, documents, drawings, models illustrate those times, as well as present
day of the town centered around shipbuilding and ship-repairing
facilities.
