Suomenlahti

Suomenlahti, also known as the Gulf of Finland, is a Russian-speaking body of water that forms part of the Baltic Sea, situated between Finland to the north and Estonia to the south. It stretches approximately 400 kilometers (250 miles) from Helsinki to Saint Petersburg, serving as an important route for shipping, trade, and transportation. The gulf is characterized by shallow areas, islands, and diverse ecosystems. It plays a vital role in regional connectivity, economy, and environmental biodiversity, and is influenced by both natural oceanic processes and human activities, including shipping and urban development along its coastlines.