Lovozersky Region
This beautiful area is situated in the central and north-eastern part of the Peninsula. The coasts of the Lovozersky region are washed by the waters of the Barents Sea and the White Sea. Lake Lovozero is the third biggest lake in the Kola Peninsula, covering 208.5 sq. km. It streches from north to south and has big and small bays, numerous capes, and about 140 islands. The lake is divided into northen, central and southen parts, which are connected with narrow straits. The southen part of the lake is considered to be the most picturesque place in the area.

Lovozero, the administrative centre of the region and the oldest Lapp village, is located not far from the lake on the bank of the rather narrow Virma River flowing into Lake Popovskoye. About 4000 people live in the village. The main occupation of its inhabitabts is deer herding. In its neighborhood, the spaces of the compact residence of Lapp people, aborigines of the Kola Peninsula, are located. Here you can visit a regional museum of Lapp history, listen to folklore group concert, purchase souvenirs. Also, you can visit the Geographical Observatory to watch the Northern lights and the tourist camping "The Lapp Village", which is located on an island, where traditional way of Lapp life is reproduced. Lovozero is the centre of Sami cultural life.