The second popular resort among Russians at the Baltic seacost is Zelenogradsk, whose good reputation counts more than two centuries.

At the beginning of the XIX-th century the well-known doctor Friedrich Kessel came to conclusion that fresh air, sea water, sun and mud baths can be more useful for patients in some cases than blood-letting and taking a bitter mixtures. This simple and natural, from the modern viewpoint conclusion made a strong impact on development of resorts all over Europe. Thus, such seaside villages as Kranz and Raushen (Zelenogradsk and Svetlogorsk now) were prepared to have great future as resorts.

Since 1816 the Prussian seaside settlement Cranz began to build up intensely due to mass inflow of health-resort visitors;                     

numerous pensions and sanatoriums, nice hotels and fashionable private houses during less than half century adorned the coast. A town that was primarily aimed at leisure and admiration of landscapes was built the way everything in it pleased eyes. As a result, it obtained a light-minded and cheerful visage. This was also favored by the first railway branch line that connected the resort with Koenigsberg and shortened traveling time, and consequently the inflow of those willing to have a rest increased sufficiently.

Until now, the old street and town planning remained in the federal resort of Zelenogradsk, and quaint decorations of house-fronts turn a walk around the town into a fascinating adventure.