Test drive by Renault Logan since 2009 sedan

5 budget sedans. Toplist ...

Oleg Kalaushin, a journalist, 42 years old, a driver’s experience 23 years, travels to Renaul Logan

State employees. They head lists of sales, they are proud of the companies producing them, they adore them. What is not a reason to gather everyone together and go to them in a run! In the next, which has already become traditional, mileage in Karelia

Participants in the test
Lada Granta from 229000 p.
Renault Logan from 338000 p.
Volkswagen Polo Sedan from 424700 p.
Hyundai Solaris from 443000 p.
Kia Rio from 469900 p.

Exactly a year ago, on -board thermometers at the northernmost point of the route showed 30s. It was non -fire in St. Petersburg. In any case, under 15C it was not only at night, but also during the day. Plus, read this in each car the main tool was a snow blade. This time the weather at the end of December also did not complain, but everything looked completely different: the rain, the wind and the complete absence of a snow cover. In general, longing, however, one way or another, it was decided not to cancel the mileage. In the end, snow and frost are not the only message in order to gather all the state employees into the column and go to them to Karelia so loved by us. Late autumn is also nothing dirt, broken primers, constant damp, short daylight hours. In addition, before the entry to nature, another reason appeared not to postpone the event. Finally, a year later, they say the most powerful PR, Lada Granta appeared in the interior of AvtoVAZ dealers. We simply could not take it. As a result, on one rainy morning, more precisely, on December 20 at 10:00, Renault Logan, VW Polo Sedan, Hyundai Solaris, Kia Rio and Lada Granta gathered in the assigned place.

Why was the participants in the next run in this order? Everything is simple: it is in this sequence that they appeared in our market. But while Logan was holding the palm of the championship, there was no defeat in the minds of potential buyers: the choice was small. Then Polo Sedan appeared, and then throwing that to choose. A little later, already to those who made an order on Logan or Polo added doubts about the correctness of the choice that appeared Solaris. Now Kia Rio also replenished this galaxy. Theoretically, given the ideological component and dimensions, Lada Granta could become on a par with them, but about everything in order.


So, the start time and participants were determined, it remains to decide where to go. A short day, an abundance of cars and, as a result, the complete lack of time to shoot such a layout of our Bild editor did not suit, in connection with which it was decided to suck the route this time. However, to suck does not mean simplifying. As a result, we have so beloved by the Graider, connecting the Leningrad region with Karelia, was left. The end point of the route was assigned a memorial cottage of Dr. Winter, who practiced in Sortaval at the beginning of the last century. Who knows, maybe there is snow in the country of winter? As a result, the total length of the route was about 600 km. It is enough to understand for yourself who is capable of what.


Renault Logan


Alexey Smirnov, designer, 40 years old, driver's experience of 10 years, personal cars - Volvo 940, Renault Logan

Saving, erected in the farce, was inherent only to the first Logan models.

Talking with Logan, it seems that you will hear from him: and I moose ... just a moose. Manufacturers saved everything that they could (in any case, the design of the salon in general, it seems, was not listed in the estimate). Neither ESP nor EBD, no Break Assist, an extremely ascetic interior. Drevolutionary something. Being inside, you do not begin to look around with enthusiasm. There is simply nothing that I would like to pay special attention to. No beauty, no chips. But all this is only in the sense that, as they say, he sat down and went. And I went very comfortably and confidently. For me, for example, this is more important than the grace of torpedo lines and the wealth of the dashboard. Everything that is necessary is here. Fidget comfortable seats to somehow change the position of the body during a long trip, is not required at all. The suspension on broken roads is amazing, the brakes are spacing, the review in all directions is good, but it does not suit the area of \u200b\u200bthe windshield plane cleaned by brushes. Nimble, maneuverable, completely sane device with a spacious salon and a huge trunk. And, as the practice of our trip showed, the cleanest: they drove everything in the same conditions, and it was enough to wash so Logan only sprinkled a bit, but to smash drops with a rag. In general, a working car without complaints.

The first Logan were much more utilitable. Savings, erected in the farce, perhaps it was possible to characterize the first budget model of autoframos. Today Logan is different. Having received new bumpers and lighting equipment, once a square car has transformed. It became much better from the inside. And all the business: they changed the doors sheathing, and a little changed the instrument panel, and looks completely different. At the same time, it is just as spacious in it. For all the time of the run, none of us have never complained that there was little space in this machine. In addition, almost a vertical landing provides the driver with exceptional visibility. True, until it comes to reverse movement. Alas, in constrained conditions, it is quite difficult to park without the help of parking sensors or assistant. The latter, by the way, has a volume of 510 liters and at the same time has one significant drawback. As before, the back of the seat does not fold. A clear miscalculation from the designers.

But back to the salon. Despite the fact that it rained almost all the way, there were no problems with ventilation in Renault Logan. Even if the driver was in the cabin in a wet jacket, the glass practically did not fog. And if this happened, then immediately the air conditioner came to the rescue. The work of the latter quite strongly affects acoustic comfort. The fact that it works can be understood without a control lamp on the button of its power. Whether noise insulation is moreatical, there would be no such problems. This drawback is even more manifested on a grader when the pebbles flying from under the wheels are beaten on the wheel arches. And on the grader, in all its glory, the suspension of this car is revealed. The pit on the pit looked exactly this time this time. The pace of movement of the column instantly fell to the minimum values. And only one Frenchman could completely calmly, without loss of control and, under completely comfortable conditions for the driver and passenger, keep double speed. In general, a miracle, not a suspension. It was annoyed by everyone in this car only how the clutch was adjusted from the plant: it took at the very top. You let go, let go, and the car is everything and is worth it. And only at the very end, when the entire course is already chosen, begins to move. In general, if it were not for 145 Nm of torque, it would be difficult to move and not burn the clutch. And so, even despite the fact that in double engines the moment is shifted to higher speeds, it was possible to move out of place without using the gas pedal.


By the way, for all the time the test, only Logan was amazingly remained almost clean, the dirt to it was least licked. And this is provided that the aerodynamics are similar to the aerodynamics of the cabinet, which is constantly reminiscent of the howl of wind overboard. In addition, due to a large sailing, the car marks the car with a side wind. However, it does not constitute the car on the right trajectory of labor. It must be said that the hydraulic booster by car is very adequate, and therefore the force on the steering wheel can be considered optimal. The steering wheel is not too light, and at the same time it is not unnecessarily poured with weight. It is worth noting the brakes. Despite the fact that the rear are drum, the efficiency of braking is quite at the level, and you do not feel the lack of dynamics of braking. Unless ABS comes into effect early. However, do not forget that this parameter is highly dependent on the tires. This time we clipped with spikes on asphalt.


Orange numbers on a white background look alapovato

Driving
There is not enough stars from the sky for the controllability of stars, but there is no reason to reproach him for its lack. The dynamics is also quite tolerable. The work of the brakes is at the level.

Salon
Spacious and quite convenient. New forms of interior made it less utilitarian. Big trunk.

Comfort
Noise insulation is clearly insufficient. Ergonomics is not too good. But the suspension is impeccable on any road.

Safety
2 pillows, 5 belts, ABS here is the whole set.

Price
It is quite adequate.


Managing mirrors is not very convenient, but you can


Places behind just a wagon and a small cart


Volkswagen Polo Sedan


Stanislav Shustitsky, journalist, 58 years old, drivers 28 years old, personal car - Chevrolet Lacetti

The appearance played an important role in withdrawing this car to the market. Everyone liked him at once.

VW Polo is outwardly beautiful for German cars with restrained beauty and harmonious. There are no serious complaints about ergonomics, interior design or comfort of the salon (seats in German are hard but convenient). And, to be honest, I personally did not annoy me too much the hard plastic of the front panel, which only the lazy did not talk about. Everything else is nothing more than food for discussions. Here, the rear -view mirrors could be more, but it is more from the field of wishes, if not to say the nit -picking. The engine is good in the entire speed range, a 6 -speed machine operates very well. In any case, of the three cars presented on the test, equipped with automatic transmission, the automatic transmission engine is the most successful on the VW Polo Alliance. The steering is well tuned: to the best of acute, with accurate reactions and good feedback. As for the chassis, its settings provide excellent exchange rate stability and do not present surprises when passing turns. Even on an uneven road, Polo, without excessive swing, strictly holds on the arc of a turn. Successfully configured and brakes immediately get used to the required effort when pressing the pedal. The same applies to the work of ABS.


Yes, against the backdrop of Logan, he is just a handsome man. By the way, it was the appearance that played an important role in the withdrawal of this car to the market. Everyone liked him at once. The pickups, of course, tried to find flaws in it, but everything was in vain: the design of the car was clearly a success. It was no less interesting in terms of functionality. A rather advanced interior, folding backs of the rear seat, not so large, but quite a decent trunk with a volume of 460 liters. Only the dimensions of the cabin were pumped up. In order to sit in place, you have to lean great. This is especially true for the rear passengers, where the roof level is even lower. In addition, the German clearly disappointed in width, which, oddly enough, especially feels the driver. The left lower corner of the central console here is its main enemy. The leg every now and then beats about him. And this is not the only pickup. So, for example, many noted the insufficient information content of the instrument shield. The main claim is small numbers on the central display. The majority did not like the audio system interface too much. But noise insulation was considered quite decent. They also remembered the body aerodynamics in this vein: there is practically no noise from the oncoming counter. The car also feels pretty good on a broken asphalt. The suspension, of course, shaves, but does not go beyond the scope of decency. It is worth finding himself on a good road, as the soul turns out completely.


Audiosystem management requires addiction

The car is very pleasant, and the work of a 6 -speed automatic transmission (it was in such a configuration that our car was) and completely above all praise. There is also a sport mode in which the box switches at higher speeds, supporting the maximum possible torque of an engine with a capacity of 105 liters. With. and a volume of 1.6 liters. (By the way, all cars in this mileage had engines 1.6.) Not the most powerful motor of all presented in the mileage, but the dynamics of the car was at the level. And the fuel consumption was pretty good. However, this statement is fair only in relation to the expense on the highway.

In the city, the car consumes about 9.8 liters according to the passport, while the more powerful Solaris and Rio are ready to be content with the 8.6 liter of the 92nd gasoline. But back to the track, more precisely, on the federal highway. The boulders are the main enemy of this car on a grader leading from Priozersk in Lahdenpokhu. Even small pebbles that flew by whistling under other cars managed to moan along the rear beam, more precisely, along the lower supports of the springs of the rear axle. Located below all, they completely deprived the driver of the advantage that was stipulated in the performance characteristics, namely the clearance of 170 mm. And this despite the fact that the suspension coped with irregularities quite decently. Having missed a stone one or two under the car and having received on the rear beam, we decided to go around all the stones. They suffered a lot and when it was necessary to move out of the road. For a long time, a large front overhang did not allow the car to take its place to shoot. Only after about five minutes, having chosen the right trajectory, we dragged Polo where the rest drove without problems, and then, almost caught the jaw for the tubercle.


Alas, but a perfectly flat floor does not work

Driving
It is pretty well balanced in handling and combustion. The work of a 6 -speed automatic transmission deserves praise.

Salon
Convenient, but not devoid of miscalculations. Not so spacious. The folding backs of the rear seat increase the volume of the trunk.

Comfort
In the maximum configuration for this indicator, it is difficult to find fault with the car.

Safety
Top configuration has four pillows, ABS and ESP.

Price
At the level, competitors.


The armrest is located where it is needed


Hyundai Solaris


Igor Kuznetsov, photo editor, 50 years old, driver's experience 30 years, personal car - Skoda Yeti

Asian features did not stop the models for a long time to head the list of best -selling cars.

Honestly, calling the Hyundai Solaris by a budget car does not turn the language. He is very full. Moreover, Hyundai Solaris gives the impression of an advanced vehicle. And in saturation with electronic attributes (non-clock access and the same engine start, optimal devices and USB-connector), and in quality of general perception. In fact, the car is also not bad, but there are not enough stars from the sky. A rather spacious salon, comfortable for four people, is supplemented by a capacious trunk that can swallow the utensils of a summer resident or tourist. A full electric package for this machine is in order of things. SOLARIS sound insulation to become business class cars. However, the armrest is inconvenient. It is too low and, despite the possibility of longitudinal adjustment, does not advance enough forward. A velvet suspension, with an appetite swallowing a road little thing, is prone to breakdown on serious bumps. The steering is slurred, but generally tolerant. 123 hp engine In pairs with a 4-step automatic, the machine is provided by the margin of renowned, which is enough for a dynamic driving, slightly above the average level. As for the mummified appearance, the initial rejection was replaced by loyalty to the appearance of the Hyundai Solaris apparently, the car became embed.


Through the efforts of marketers, this car is positioned with us as created specifically for the Russian market. Well, after the adaptation of Solaris, it is really very well prepared for our realities, but do not forget that initially it was still Hyundai Verna, whose sales were primarily oriented towards China. Perhaps this explains the rather specific design of the car. No matter how the designers tried, yet it was not possible to get rid of the Asian features to the end, which, nevertheless, did not interfere with the model for a long time to head the list of best -selling cars. The image of the brand as a whole played a role, and the people, as they say, broke. The car really succeeded. A spacious and fairly cozy salon, a relatively rich equipment for quite reasonable money, powerful engines, a mechanical and automatic box, a voluminous trunk, what else is needed to have a worthy time on the road! We did not have to look for a car for a run, by the will of chance it was at our fingertips, in resource tests. As a result, a 123 -horsepower Solaris with an automatic 4 -speed box took the place in the caravan. By the way, we did not pay attention to the work of the latter for the work of the latter. But, comparing it with the work of the Polo assault rifle, they came to the conclusion that her work, although not bad, is far from perfect. Solaris has much more delays in switching, plus it reacts not so quick to this to the kikdown. Fortunately, thoughtfulness is compensated by a more powerful engine.


White lighting of the devices pleases the eye both day and night

As a result, the dynamic characteristics of Hyundai Solaris, although not much, but better. Involuntarily noted for themselves that the steering of the Korean is almost completely devoid of feedback. The steering wheel is equally empty that when maneuvering in parking lots, when driving on speed along the highway. This is especially unpleasant in protracted turns, for example, on interchanges. Now about the suspension. Well, through the efforts of designers, she really became much more adequate. And in turns, the car holds well, and in a straight line goes without swing. Inhibition and dynamic start also practically do not affect the differential. In general, everything is pretty good. But it is worth moving off the asphalt how problems begin. The holes on the grader went one by one, in connection with which on Solaris, for the sake of its integrity, we did not take risks more than 20 km/h. Plus, they noted the amazing ability of the car to get dirty. Well, you can’t, of course, not remember the clearance. Those 160 mm that the manufacturer declares cannot be compared even with 155 mm Logan. The reason is that Solaris has a engine protection too low, it eats the lion's share of the road clearance. And where Logan flew with a bang, Solaris was attached with plastic. But here is not to blame the Korean is in the absence of sound insulation. On a good road in a hundred in the car, you can talk quite calmly in an undertone. No less high -quality vibration isolation. We made this conclusion based on the following. Firstly, even on a broken road, in addition to terrible strokes in the suspension, we did not hear anything else in the cabin. Not a single detail made a sound, which also speaks of a high -quality fit for each other. Secondly, even with the maximum volume of the audio complex in the cabin, there are practically no resonant sounds.


The armrest, although it moves, you can’t call it convenient

Kia Rio


Andrey Mashnin, Deputy editor -in -chief, 48 years old, driver's experience of 12 years, personal car - Mitsubishi Galant

Kia Rio was drawn exclusively for the European market, which was reflected in its appearance.

I like our run. And the latter is especially. It was just that I began to think about changing my own car, they just took Kia Rio to the editor for six months, and just the time has come for the next trip to Karelia. The weather was pleased this time. As I recall last year's minus 30, I will start. It has not yet been the opportunity to check the frost resistance of Rio, but I’m sure that in strong minuses in the cabin it will be warm with such a powerful stove and all kinds of heater. On a good road, Kia flies like a bird, and following in the column, I had to constantly restrain myself. When they fell on the multi -kilometer graders, it was shaking strongly, but, with rare exceptions, it did without breakdowns. On liquid mud we had an advantage over ESP owners, since the car itself did not slow down. At the same time, it was not particularly carried on the road, it was only bothered how to get a stone on the forehead from the crawling and gazing comrades ahead. In the darkness, the head light with wide fog lights praised again: both stones and hares are clearly visible in the forest on the sidelines. In general, from Kia Rio a good review in all directions. On a serpentine, it is easy to control the machine. It is very obedient: and you can slow down quickly, but not sharply, and rush when overtaking.

It's no secret that this car is coming off the same conveyor as Solaris. The latter was made possible thanks to a single platform. But to say that Rio is the same Solaris is fundamentally wrong. And the point here is not that the cars look completely different. They even have a different architecture. Otherwise, how to explain, for example, that Solaris has 46 liters less trunk? So, when choosing a budget option, you will have to consider Rio as a completely different car. In any case, in the first approximation of the majority, this opinion is formed. This Korean has nothing to do with a fellow conveyor. It was drawn exclusively for the European market, which was reflected in its appearance. Dynamic, rapid, modern, perhaps, in three words can characterize the appearance of this car.

No less interesting Rio is inside. Everything, like, according to the mind, is everything in its place. And with ergonomics, as if, everything is in order, although there are some nuances that you involuntarily pay attention to.


Here, for example, the armrest between the front seats. There is no dispute, the thing is in principle very useful, but it does not perform its function: to position your hand on it and at the same time you will not work to take a convenient pose at the wheel. (Polo had the most convenient armrest in this mileage.) Not everyone liked the red backlight. And if in the afternoon she does not particularly blur the gaze, then at night she begins to annoy. Or, for example, it is not very clear why manufacturers refused the button on the trunk cover. You can open it from the cabin with an appropriate lever or from a key fob. The absence of a lumbar backup was also put forward as a claim, but over time everyone came to the conclusion that the seat even without it is quite convenient. It is also unclear why, when the backlight is turned on, the keys on the door are not illuminated. However, this sin is found for Solaris. Apparently, in this way the budget of cars is manifested. And this is in the presence of non -closed access in maximum trim levels. And what about Rio with controllability? Here everything is just the same as that of Solaris. One platform, only engines, some boxes. All this could not but affect the dynamic characteristics of the car. Unless the pendants behaved differently. Rio was more tolerant of bumps on a grader. Although the latter also has an explanation. Rio approached this run with 5000 km of run, and Solaris has already wound more than 30,000 by this time. And no matter how strong the suspension of this car is, but it is susceptible to wear. This very wear and wear on the sensations from the behavior of cars. Despite the rather powerful engine, Kia pleased with fuel economy. On the highway, he was content with the 6.5 liter of the 92nd gasoline. But the city is already about 8.6 liters. However, such a figure can be achieved only if you do not fall into the cork. On other less favorable days, it can reach 12 liters. And here you remember that the designers could take care of the tank of much larger capacity. Granta has a tank and that 50 liters, and there are some 43.


The absence of colored inserts and linings makes the interior stricter

Driving
Decent dynamics, grip brakes, pretty good exchange rate stability. Only upsets the steering wheel with insufficient informativeness.

Salon
Pretty spacious and convenient. The interior is thought out, attention is paid to trifles. But ergonomics will still have to be used to.

Comfort
Good sound insulation. Free climate control. The audio system is omnivorous.

Safety
The maximum configuration is six pillows, ABS and ESP.

Price
At the level of competitors.


Additional pockets on the beard of the central console. Trifle, but nice


Lada Granta


Tikhon Sikuler, chief designer, 29 years old, driver's experience 11 years, personal car - Ford Focus II

From the side of Lada Granta is very well -way, and in some angles it is just good.


I don’t remember such attention to the new car for a long time: all the neighbors in the stream looked at Grant with interest, regardless of the cost of their own cars. At the front of the grant is neat and sweet, and beautiful headlights have a section of daytime running lights. The back is boring, but for a giant trunk and low loading height, I forgive her this bad taste. Future owners should overpay a little for optional cast discs: with them the car looks an order of magnitude more solid. Okay, the interior is hidden, the front panel is convenient and does not make unnecessary sounds. The lack of a coolant temperature indicator on a pretty instrument panel surprised. The steering wheel is similar to Loganovsky, but at the same time much more convenient. But to the steering wheel switches, you have to stretch your fingers are short. Large mirrors and thin racks provide excellent visibility. Soft seats are poorly formed, and because of this, the back is quickly tired. Grants dynamics are good, the selected gear rates of the KP are perfect. It is a pity that the selectivity of the lever’s stroke leaves much to be desired: you can miss when choosing a transmission. The settings of the steering electrical power is what spoils the feeling of driving on a grant. Anyway, in general, the car left a feeling of some incompleteness, but if you eliminate the jambs and improve the quality of the assembly, the grant will be no worse than Logan.


This is the maximum to which the front door glasses are lowered

We will not hide, we were waiting for a meeting with this car. And this interest is not caused by advertising hysteria, it is extremely professional. Have you been able to? Did it really work? I can’t believe it, but suddenly ... Moreover, judging by the pictures, the car promised to be quite decent. And it happened! The acquaintance took place the day before the start of the test, when we assembled cars on dealers. Documents on hand, key in the hand, Granta in the parking lot. Well, from the side it seems to be the way. The trunk, of course, was put from another car, and a rut like a trolley from a narrow gauge, but in general, from some angles, there is nothing very. And in terms of dimensions, it is visually slightly inferior to Logan. The key in the door lock, turn, click of the central lock, and the key cannot be pulled out of the well by any forces. It seems to be still a jerk, and it will be extracted from the car with the handle. After suffering for a few minutes, nevertheless, they removed the key without consequences. The door, devoid of the limiter, opens wide open, and we are in the cabin. The smell of winds beats in the nose. So only AvtoVAZ can smell. Carefully insert the key into the lock and turn with the accuracy of the sapper twisting the fuse ... carried: the car started up without problems. We relax, throw the salon with your gaze. If you do not pay attention to the fact that the handle of adjusting the back of the driver's seat is scrolled, and the back itself is almost vertically, the cabin is very nice in the cabin. No, indeed, in general it turned out well. Especially pleased with the instrument panel. He is really informative. The central console is also not bad, but somewhere like this has already been seen.

The insight came the next day when Logan was nearby. Yes, everything is like that or almost like that of a Frenchman. However, if you take into account who AvtoVAZ will go to, everything falls into place. However, we will continue. Despite its not very large dimensions, Granta has a rather large trunk of 480 liters. If necessary, folding the back of the rear seat, it can be increased. But you need to do this together, because when you release one lock and crawl around the seat behind the second, the first is again snapped.

By the way, on the day of the run, we took off the scrolling handle, and the seats later pulled out the seats for themselves with pliers. The latter, to be honest, were not the only tool that we took with us for mileage, given the presence of Granta in the column, but they were not useful to our joy. Already in the process of movement, it was noted that the electric power steering in the machine clearly requires improvement. The steering wheel constantly bites, and therefore even a slight deviation from zero discrete. The brakes seemed insufficient. It is necessary to put pressure on them with twice as much force than, for example, on Logan. Pride for how easily and naturally Granta goes along a broken grader, after a few minutes was replaced by disappointment. The programs took place every now and then, and therefore it was necessary to steer in the future with one hand, and with the other to hold on to the curtains. A serious test for the car was just broken asphalt. At a speed of about 70-80 km/h, the car began to baptize, while the other participants in the mileage overcame it without problems. Not without pleasant revelations. Successfully selected numbers in the box allowed the 87 -horsepower engine to literally wear a car. The thrust is simply amazing. Moreover, both in the first and in the fifth gear. The roar, however, in the cabin with intensive acceleration, the same one, but as it goes by the way, about sound insulation. It can be said in the car, no, plus resonance noise walks around the cabin all the time all the time. In general, Shumka needs to be done, as well as much of what was not completed on AvtoVAZ. However, who will surprise with this ...


And the back folds, and the opening is large. Exactly what is needed

Driving
Surprisingly decent dynamics. Everything else is steering, brakes, suspension requires finalization.

Salon
Pretty spacious and even convenient. The big trunk is pleasing. The materials from which the salon is made is also good. Quite a decent heating and ventilation system.

Comfort
Quite comfortable seats. But the noise insulation was clearly disappointing.

Safety
In the maximum configuration, two pillows and ABS.

Price
Out of competition.


The instrument shield is very clear


Dr. Winter
Gustav Winter was born in 1868 in Lappeenranta in the family of a surgeon. He received an excellent medical education at the University. Alexander I in Helsinki. In 1895 he became a district doctor in Sortaval. At that time, the District District Hospital was in a deplorable state and soon burned out at all. Then, on the initiative of Dr. Winter, the design of a new, stone hospital began, the construction of which ended in 1901 under Gustav Winter in the district hospital, the number of operations increased 8 times. In the 19111920s. More than 1000 people were cured here. During the I World War, the hospital was a hospital for Russian soldiers. From February to April 1918, Winter served as the head doctor of the Karelian army. Gustav Winter was the advanced doctor of his time, his name was widely known not only in Finland, but also in St. Petersburg. In 1918, he left for Helsinki, where he was engaged in private practice until the end of his life (1924).

In summer days, Gustav Winter was in a hurry to his beloved cottage on the Peninsula Taruniai, 10 km from the city. Here, on the very shore of Ladoga, in 1909, the architect Eliel Saarinen, the author of the project of the railway station in Helsinki (later said about Saarinen that it was he who taught America to build skyscrapers), a beautiful building in the style of Finnish national romanticism was built of wood and stone, which is well preserved to our time. Having been carried away by botany, Dr. Winter laid a park in the estate, in which he planted plants from all over the world from Siberian fir and hazel to rare species Georgin and Barberis. With this dender in different

Source: Magazine 5 wheel [February 2012]