Russia, Karelia
The Republic of Karelia is a country, where many nationalities live together. Karelians, Russians, Finns, Ukranians, Belorussians and dozens of other nationalities live in Karelia. There was time, when Karelia was a part of Finland, Sweden and Russia. Now it is a republic inside Russia. Due to a close location to Finland, the local citizens are very accustomed to the Finnish language and culture. This fact reflects in the nationhood and the national idea, which are characteristics only of the Karelia Region.
Karelia is a wonderful country of blue lakes, waterfalls, hillocks and barren rocks. Karelia is a unique museum of pleasant culture, where epical poetry and traditional ceremony are cherished. The natural beauty, historical and cultural monuments, as well as peaceful and friendly people have long lured visitors to Karelia.
Attractions
Attractions
- Kizhi Island with World Famous Kizhi Pogost
- The White Sea Canal
- The Kivach Waterfall and Nature Reserve
- The Valaam Islands and The Valaam Monastery
- The Solovki Islands and The Solovetsky Monastery
- Petrozavodsk City
- The Monastery of St. Alexander Svirsky