Svetlogorsk

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Svetlogorsk (formerly Rauschen) is a city in Kaliningrad Oblast. It was a seaside resort during the Soviet era. It has a beachfront promenade which is usually very busy in the summertime.

Buy

Svetlogorsk is well worth a visit during the summer for the opportunity to buy amber. The streets and promenade are lined with tables covered with amber jewellery and knickknacks, with prices starting at approximately 1 Euro for an amber necklace.

Sleep

By Russian standards there are many hotels and pensions in town.

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