Karelia

is the tourist region

Information about Karelia

• Karelia is region of lakes, forests and bogs.• There are many towns and countries in Karelia.• Petrozavodsk is the capital of republic. • Petrozavodsk was founded in 1703 by Peter 1.• Karelia is situated in the north of Russia.• Karelia borders Finland, so Karelia is the

perspective region for development of the tourism.

Waterfall Kivach• Kivach is found on the Suna.

• The Height of the fall of water on Kivache is 10.7 metre.

• Four ledges are seen on the first flow.

Reservation Kivach

The "Kivach" is located in the south part of Karelia, near the Kondopoga. It was founded in 1931. The Area of the reservation is 10,5 thous. ga. Many different animals live there.

Paanajrvi

The National park "Paanayarvi" is located in the northwest of the republic Karelia. The Beautiful landscapes, rich vegetable and animal world, possibility to repose in the primordial silence.

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Kostomukshskii

It is located in the northwest of Karelia beside borders with Finland. Reservation was founded in 1983, area 47.5 thous. ga.

Valaam

• It is the great monument of national Karelian culture.

Kizhi

It is island in Karelia. Many people go there, because it is very popular place in the world.

Others famous places

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