Cities such as Korela and Oreshek were later founded on its shores and the Konevsky and Valaamsky monasteries can be found on islands within it.  
In ancient times it was called Nevo and the route from the Varangians to the Greeks passed through it.  Cities such as Korela and Oreshek were later founded on its shores and the Konevsky and Valaamsky monasteries can be found on islands within it.  The Vuoska and Volkho rivers are two of the over 30 rivers that drain into it, while the Neva is its major outlet.  Part of the Volga-Baltic water route from the river Svir, it is located in the Karelia region, northeast of St. Petersburg.  FTP, identify this body of water, St. Petersburg's lifeline during World War II and the largest lake in Europe.
In ancient times it was called Nevo and the route from the Varangians to the Greeks passed through it.  
Lake Ladoga