Lake Ladoga is the largest lake in Northern Europe, situated in the Republic of Karelia and Leningrad Oblast regions of Russia. It is also known by a variety of synonyms, including Ladoga, Nevo, and Nöteborg. The name Ladoga comes from an ancient Baltic Finnic language, meaning "a place where people work with fish", while Nevo is derived from Novgorod, the ancient city located on its southwestern shore. Other synonyms for Lake Ladoga include the Finnish name Laatokka and the Swedish name Ladoga Sjön. This magnificent lake is known not only for its spectacular beauty but also for being a major source of fishing, trading, and transportation in the region.