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1. Petrozavodsk. Fishermen, simbol of Petrozavodsk city, sculpture on Onega embankment, gift from American twin-city Duluth. Legion Media. The capital and the largest city in Karelia (with just ...
Jun 29, 2020 · A Complete Karelia Travel Guide. Find Essential Tips on Best Time to Visit, Famous Attractions, Local Culture, Festivals & Cuisine.
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.
Karelia. What looks like an ordinary roadside rest stop adjoins a woodland area with 256 surreal life-size sculptures of figures in yoga poses. They're the work of…
Discover some of the natural and cultural highlights of the vibrant region of North Karelia. The easternmost part of Finland, North Karelia, is famous for its natural attractions, food traditions, and slower pace of life.
Mar 4, 2024 · Karelia (Karelian and Finnish: Karjala) is a region in Northwestern Russia, known as the country of lakes. It has a strong cultural connection with Finland, with the ethnic Karelians closely related to the Finns. Much of the Finnish national epic Kalevala was collected here.
Apr 27, 2021 · The Karelia Republic - Overview. The Republic of Karelia is a federal subject of Russia located on the border of Western and Eastern Europe, part of the Northwestern Federal District. It is a remarkably beautiful land of white nights, boundless forests and blue lakes. Petrozavodsk is the capital city of the region.
