Karelia is a region in the Russian Northwest. Its capital, the city of Petrozavodsk, is located nearly 400 km away from St.Petersburg and 300 km from the Russian-Finnish border. Among numerous cultural sights of the area Kizhi Island is the most famous. The unique ensemble of wooden churches, chapels and traditional houses is situated there. The region has vast areas covered with forests, tens thousand rivers and lakes, two National Parks and several Nature Reserves.
Karelia attracts travellers with its unique, exclusive sights, rich cultural and historical heritage, traditional old wooden villages and rural life, beautiful nature with good opportunities for adventure-lovers, rare birds and animals.

Karelia deserves a separate visit but even a short 2-3-day tour will add a flavour into the exploration of Russia.

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