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5 days ago · The Republic of Karelia, Karjala or Karelia (Russian: Каре́лия, Ка́рьяла; Karelian: Karjala) is a republic of Russia situated in the northwest of the country. The republic is a part of the Northwestern Federal District , and covers an area of 172,400 square kilometres (66,600 square miles), with a population of 533,121 residents ...
2 days ago · Drainage from Finland’s eastern uplands is through the lake system of Russian Karelia to the White Sea. In the extreme north the Paats River and its tributaries drain large areas into the Arctic. On Finland’s western coast a series of rivers flow into the Gulf of Bothnia.
May 21, 2024 · Karelia, a region known for its breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, is a hidden gem that often goes unnoticed. Nestled between Russia and Finland, this enchanting land has a plethora of intriguing stories and fascinating facts waiting to be explored.
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1 day ago · Карелия — край ягод, здесь произрастают во множестве брусника, черника, морошка, голубика, клюква, растёт в лесах малина — как дикая, так и одичавшая, иногда перебираясь из деревенских ...
May 18, 2024 · This comforting and satisfying stew originated in the Karelia region, but today, it is enjoyed throughout the country and considered to be one of the best Finnish national dishes.
- DictionaryKa·re·lia/kəˈrēlēə/
- 1. a region of northeastern Europe on the border between Russia and Finland. Following Finland's declaration of independence in 1917, part of Karelia became a region of Finland and part an autonomous republic of the Soviet Union. After the Russo-Finnish war of 1939–40 the greater part of Finnish Karelia was ceded to the Soviet Union. The remaining part of Karelia constitutes a province of eastern Finland.
5 days ago · The Kalevala is regarded as the national epic of Karelia and Finland and is one of the most significant works of Finnish literature with J. L. Runeberg's The Tales of Ensign Stål and Aleksis Kivi's The Seven Brothers.
