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- Densely forested and gloriously remote, Karelia is a paradise on Earth for any nature lover. Be enthralled by the region’s untouched wilderness and diverse wildlife, from picturesque hills and winding rivers to lush green forests and idyllic lakes, such as Europe’s two largest lakes – Lake Ladoga and Lake Onega.
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Karelia, respublika (republic), far northwestern Russia. It is bordered to the north by Nenets, to the east by the White Sea, to the south by Lake Ladoga, and to the west by Finland. The capital is Petrozavodsk, on the western shore of Lake Onega.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The Republic of Karelia, Karjala or Karelia (Russian: Каре́лия, Ка́рьяла; Karelian: Karjala) is a republic of Russia situated in the northwest of the country.
Karelia (Karelian and Finnish: Karjala [ˈkɑrjɑlɑ]; Russian: Каре́лия, romanized: Kareliya [kɐˈrʲelʲɪjə], historically Коре́ла, Korela [kɐˈrʲelʲə]; Swedish: Karelen [kɑˈreːlen]) is an area in Northern Europe of historical significance for Russia (including the Soviet era), Finland, and Sweden.
- Petrozavodsk. Petrozavodsk is the capital of the Republic of Karelia. The city was founded by Peter the I, so it’s an essential part of Russian history.
- Ruskeala marble canyon. Ruskeala mountain park is a clean and comfortable and at the same time, modern place with such facilities as parking, cafes, and playground for children.
- Sortavala town. Not far from the Ruskeala park, the town of Sortavala is located. The town was a part of Finland, Sweden, and Russia at different times, so its architecture is a mix of three cultures.
- Valaam archipelago. Valaam archipelago is considered the holy place for orthodox Christians. It is famous mostly because the 14th-century monastery of Valaam Island is located there.
History of Karelia. The Scandinavian and Russian taiga landscape in Karelia. Regions of Karelia, as traditionally divided. 14th century Vyborg Castle, the easternmost outpost of medieval Sweden, in Karelia. The 1774 Dormition of the Theotokos church, in Kondopoga, Karelia.
Jun 29, 2020 · Bordered by Finland to the west and the White Sea to the east, Karelia is rapidly becoming one of Russia’s top destinations for travellers all around the world to visit.
Jun 29, 2018 · Karelia is a region in Northern Europe that is of historical significance to Sweden, Russia, and Finland. The region is currently divided into Leningrad Oblast and the Republic of Karelia in Russia, and North and South Karelia in Finland.
