Hogland (Russian: Гогланд; Finnish: Suursaari; Swedish: Hogland, Estonian: Suursaar) is an island in the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea, located some 180 km west of Saint Petersburg and 35 km away from the coast of Finland. The island is a part of the Leningrad Oblast, Russia. The area of the Gogland Island is approximately 21 sq km. The highest point of the island is 173 m.

During the Great Northern War, the Action of 22 July 1713 took place near the island. The Battle of Hogland between the Russian and Swedish fleets took place off shore in 1788. It is also known as a place where the very first radio contact took place on February 6 of 1900 under the supervision of Alexander Popov.

Between 1809-1944 island was part of Finland.

Islands of Russia

Hochland (Insel) | Suursaar | 고글란트 섬 | Гогланд | Suursaari | Hogland