Karelia :: Russia-InfoCentre

Tags: Karelia

Regions & Cities:

Republic of Karelia

Petrozavodsk

Kizhi Island

Belomorsk

Kem

Kostomuksha

Segezha

Sortavala

Belomorsk

Olonets

Kondopoga

Articles:

	The Kandalaksha Nature Reserve
	The Kandalaksha Nature Reserve is one of the oldest in Russia. It is located in two regions at once - the Murmansk region and Karelia. It includes more than 550 islands and the sea area.
--11-12-2020--
	Local Miracle: 7 Amazing Cities to Visit in Russia
	The forecast for the 20s of the XXI century looks like a return to local places of power. Lee Edelcourt, one of the world's leading trend hunters of our time, says that folklore will become the main trend - as a reflection of identity and a field for modern interpretations.
--25-10-2020--
	Ruskeala Mountain Park is Ready to Meet Tourists
	Retro train "Ruskeala Express" in Karelia will resume running from May 30. It will go from Sortavala to the Ruskeala mountain park.
--26-05-2020--
	Spa Resorts and Sanatoriums of Russia
	The location of the main centers of spa holidays is very attractive: the coast of the Baltic Sea, the Moscow Region and Central Russia,as well as the Stavropol Territory and the Black Sea coast.
--17-03-2020--
	A Ranking of the Most Hospitable Places in Russia
	The Booking.com service for reserving tourist accommodation has compiled a ranking of the most hospitable places in Russia and the whole world, based on traveler reviews on accommodation facilities.
--04-02-2020--
	How to Get to Petrozavodsk International Airport
	Petrozavodsk International Airport is called "Besovets" because of the nearby village. The air harbor is located 12 kilometers from the capital of Karelia.
--24-11-2019--
	Explore Karelia: “Ruskeala Express” Tours
	Non-stop train carriages between Moscow and the city of Sortavala in Karelia will be launched from July 12 to September 9.
--10-07-2019--
	Trekking in Russia
	Foreign tourists love Russia for its wonderful nature. In Russia, there are trekking opportunities in almost any region - from Kaliningrad to Primorye. Tours can be of different length and level of complexity.
--30-05-2019--
	Auto Tours in Russia
	There are many places in Russia where you can try auto tours with pleasure. In fact, it is one of the most interesting ways to explore the country.
--29-05-2019--
	Active Holidays in Karelia
	White nights, melodious splashing of waves, pacifying whisper of old pines, songs around the fire and the smell of fresh fish soup - this is all about holidays in Karelia filled with picturesque landscapes, wonderful aromas and whirlpool of emotions that will be remembered forever.
--27-05-2019--
	Ecotourism in Russia: National Park "Vodlozersky"
	As many as 51.2 thousand hectares of the park were allocated for tourists - this is a recreational zone set aside specifically for the organization of ecological tours.
--27-05-2019--
	Karelia – Holidays for Everyone
	Karelia has everything for tourists who love active holidays - fresh and clean air, beautiful landscapes, and a wide variety of entertainment.
--25-05-2019--
	Ecotourism in Russia: Paanajärvi National Park (Republic of Karelia)
	The Republic of Karelia is a famous land of wild forests, countless lakes and rivers, a favorite place for fishing and ecotourism. Paanajärvi National Park is located in the very north of Karelia, near the border with Finland, and despite the harsh climate, is accessible to visitors all year round.
--19-04-2019--
	Active Holidays in Russia
	The number of those who want to change the usual beach and sightseeing holidays to something more extreme is steadily growing, as this is a great way to believe in your abilities and gain invaluable experience. Active tours are always an exciting journey that will be remembered for a lifetime.
--17-04-2019--
	A Trip to Ruskeala Mountain Park
	How many shades of emerald can you think of? This question involuntarily arises as you walk along the edge of the Ruskeala canyon and see the amazingly beautiful lake flickering with various shades and changing colors with each step, enhancing the sense of unreality of things around.
--21-10-2018--
	Republic of Karelia: How to Get There and Away
	There are several options to travel to Karelia. Choose the most convenient one.
--03-09-2018--
	Must See Places in Karelia
	The Republic of Karelia is located in the north-west of Russia. In the west, Karelia borders on Finland, in the south - on the Leningrad and Vologda regions, in the north - on the Murmansk region, and in the east - on the Arkhangelsk region. The distinctiveness of Karelia is also determined by the cultural heritage of four indigenous peoples living in this region: the Karelians, Finns, Vepsians, and Russians who created a unique culture here.
--02-09-2018--
	Important Things to Know Before Travelling to Solovki
	The Solovetsky archipelago (better known as Solovki) is a group of islands located in the White Sea near Murmansk. Many episodes of Russian history are connected with this place. There are some important things to arrange before travelling to Solovki.
--02-09-2018--
	Traditions and Customs of the Karelians in Russia
	The modern territory of the Republic of Karelia has long been populated by such peoples as the Karelians, Saami, Veps and Russians.
--14-08-2018--
	Karelian Сuisine: What National Dishes to Try in Kizhi and Valaam Islands
	The Republic of Karelia in Russia is a popular tourist destination. Travelers are attracted to its numerous lakes, the famous islands of Kizhi with monuments of Russian wooden architecture and Valaam Monastery.
--04-08-2018--
	Kizhi - the Best Place to Travel In 2017
	The British newspaper ‘The Telegraph’ has included a cultural and educational tour all over the north-west of Russia in the top 50 best ideas to visit in 2017.
--19-01-2017--
	Karelia: the Syamozero
	The Syamozero is located an hour away from Petrozavodsk in the Republic of Karelia.
--11-07-2016--
	Karelia: Panfilov Varak
	Panfilov Varak is a low hill covered with pine trees.
--09-07-2016--
	The Syamozero Lake: Local Pecularities
	There are mushroom and berry forests, many islands, the abundance of fish and migratory birds, sandy beaches and picturesque cliffs here.
--02-07-2016--
	Discover Cozy Medvezhyegorsk
	Medvezhyegorsk is a small and quite cozy town in Karelia.
--22-06-2016--
	Silver Carcanet Of Russia
	Karelia is actively involved in the development of unified network of touristic routes of the North-West Russia that provides a significant incentive for social and economic development of the region.
--15-04-2016--
	White Mountain Village (Karelia)
	The village White Mountain is a bright place, as if it has been just washed. There are 46 houses and one street – Mramornaya – in the village.
--02-03-2016--
	Marble Factory (Karelia)
	In the "Memory trickle of the Olonets province" of 1858 it is said: "The location of Tivdiysky factory and plant is very picturesque”.
--01-03-2016--
	The White Mountain
	It is said that the Peter I decided to produce the first marble in the White Mountain (and neighboring Tivdi).
--27-02-2016--
	Karelia: Marble Mountain
	No canoer who arises from the Krivozer to Hizhozero misses an opportunity to stay in the White Mountain.
--25-02-2016--
	Karelia Attracts More Tourists
	Dynamics of tourist traffic in the Republic of Karelia in May and June of this year has demonstrated significant growth contrary to the fears of the tour operators.
--23-06-2015--
	Karelian Village Nilmoguba
	According to the specified conditions, Nilmoguba is not different from other Karelian villages of the same latitude. The diving centre “Polar Circle” opened in Nilmoguba several years ago. And it’s only introduction to the story. The story itself is the dolphinarium working in Nilmoguba in the open air.
--31-03-2015--
	Kizhi Regatta - 2013
	The annual Festival of National Shipbuilding and Navigation "Kizhi Regatta" will be held on August 2-3, 2013 on the Kizhi Island (Republic of Karelia). There will be the competition of shipbuilders “Nation boat”, boat race “Kizhi Regatta”, holiday program: the ringing of bells, performances, games and competitions.
--27-06-2013--
	Russian Sacred Places: the Mystery of Solovetsky Monastery
	The monastery situated on the remote islands is a real incarnation of solitude and mystery.
--20-12-2011--
	Russian North snowmobile safari: Kalevala, Kizhi and beauty of Polar Night
	Snowmobile safari is the most popular kind of winter leisure in Republic of Karelia. It is amazing winter leisure in combination with visito Kalevala, where Karelo-Finnish epos originates and specific Russian exotic like wooden churches of Kizhi. There are also special Polar Night safari tours in Murmansk Region, also popular last time.
--20-01-2011--
	Ice-diving in Karelia: high season despite winter
	Here in White Sea, all sea flora and fauna appear in all their glory in unusually crystal water, with 50 meters visibility, and all of it happens under arches and vaults of ice, forming fantastic and surrealistic forms.
--27-09-2012--
	Kuzova Isles: an Ancient Saami Pantheon
	The archipelago of Kuzova, famous for the incredible beauty of its sights, is a group of islands in the White Sea on the route from the town of Kem to Solovki Isles. The title of the archipelago means "The spruce isles". The archipelago includes uninhabited 16 domelike isles covered with spruce forests and spots of lichens, varied in color. The biggest isles are Russky Kuzov and Nemetsky Kuzov. Kuzova are well-known not only because of their nature, but also because of the ceremonial artifacts preserved there from the ancient times: labyrinths made of stones, sacred stones and early man sites.
--17-11-2010--
	National Park of Kenozerye: Land of the Lakes and Sacred Grooves
	The National park of Kenozerye is situated on the South-west of Arkhangelsk Region not far from the frontier with the Republic of Karelia. The name of the park is tied with the lake of Kenozero on its territory. This lake is a part of the system of lakes, forming the water route. This natural area of preferential protection is however notable not only for the variety of species on its territory, but also for the monuments of material and spiritual culture, the authentic culture of the Russian North
--17-11-2010--
	Russian Tourist Destinations: Karelia - the Land of Lakes and Rivers
	The image of Karelia, one of the Russian regions, is first of all associated with a land of blue lakes. Indeed, here there are a lot of lakes – over 61 thousand. In a number of lakes per 1000 square kilometres Karelia takes the first position not only in Russia but also in the world.
--31-10-2011--
	Nature Museum Reserves

--06-08-2009--

News:

	Three New Regional Branded Tour Routes
	Three new Russian travel routes are developed in Karelia, Samara and Kemerovo regions.
--30-11-2020--
	The Authorities of Karelia have Banned Trips to Solovki by Sea
	The authorities of Karelia have banned travelling by water to the Solovetsky archipelago due to the threat of COVID-19.
--06-05-2020--
	New Measures Introduced in Karelia
	Changes have been made to the list of restrictive measures in connection with the spread of coronavirus.
--06-05-2020--
	Karelia is Creating an Open-air Rock Art Museum
	Russia sent the documents to UNESCO concerning including a Neolithic era monument of primitive art - Karelian petroglyphs - into the World Heritage List.
--29-02-2020--
	New Trains to Ruskeala Mountain Park
	Through passenger communication service between Moscow and the Ruskeala mountain park in Karelia will be launched during the holidays in March.
--29-02-2020--
	Petrozavodsk Airport in Karelia will Open Flights on December 2
	Petrozavodsk Airport in Karelia did not resume operation within the established term for completing the runway upgrading. The next civilian flight will be served by the airport on December 2, 2019.
--30-11-2019--
	A New Railway Route to Karelia
	Tourists will be able to travel from Moscow to Karelia by train, passing through the main sights of the North-West: St. Petersburg, Sortavala and Petrozavodsk.
--28-06-2019--
	Retro Train with the Interior of the "Nikolaev Express" will Run to the Park "Ruskeala" in Karelia
	The interior of the train will be designed in the style of the Nikolayev express. It will include compartment cars and a dining car.
--31-05-2019--
	Air Communications with the Solovetsky Islands will be Limited
	The airport of the Solovetsky Islands in Arkhangelsk Oblast will not receive aircrafts from June 15 to mid-December due to the renovation of the runway.
--24-03-2019--
	Scientists Explore Ancient Settlements on the White Sea Coast in Karelia
	Scientists will study ancient settlements found on the shore of the Karelian White Sea. A grant from the Russian Foundation for Basic Research has been received for this work.
--24-02-2019--
	New Tourist Hostels In Karelia
	Student dormitories in five cities of Karelia - Kostomuksha, Sortavala, Segezha, Olonets and Petrozavodsk are used as tourist hostels.
--22-06-2015--
	Karelia and Tatarstan Cooperation
	The experts of tourism industry from the republics of Karelia and Tatarstan discussed the initial cooperation steps.
--26-02-2015--
	Ladoga Manor Complex Appeared In Karelia
	A new hotel complex "Ladoga manor" opened in the homestead of Oscar Nissinen Niemelyankhovi in Sortavala District of Karelia. As conceived by the owners, the estate may become the basis of tourism in Ladoga region.
--21-08-2014--
	Karelia Is One Of the Leaders Of Domestic Tourism
	The Chairman of the State Committee of the Republic of Karelia for Tourism reported that Karelia takes third place among most attractive destinations for domestic tourists.
--12-03-2014--
	Restaurant And Bowling In the Cowshed
	Finnish farmstead to be restored in Karelia. Former cowshed will be rebuilt into restaurant and bowling alley.
--20-08-2013--
	Karelian Attractions Will Become More Expensive
	This year the cost of visiting famous sites of the Republic of Karelia will substantially grow. Thus, according to the experts, a two nights stay in the Republic of Karelia and visiting the major attractions, including trips and accommodation, will cost a tourist about eight thousand rubles in the summer season of 2013.
--26-03-2013--
	Archeologists Rescue Sites of Early Man in Karelia
	Karelian archeologists have prepared a report on the rescue operation carried out in the Muromsky wildlife area of the Pudozhsk District of the Karelia Republic.
--23-01-2013--
	Karelian Craftsmen Will Show Their Skills
	The exhibition “FormSound” will be opened in Karelia on the occasion of the anniversary of the famous Craftsmen's Guild.
--10-04-2012--
	First Call Centre Opened in Karelia
	The first in the Republic of Karelia call centre for Russian and foreign tourists will open today in Petrozavodsk.
--17-02-2012--
	Karelia People Protect Unique Lake
	Dwellers of the Karelian settlement Kulikovo bordering on Leningrad Region have once again stood up against opening a cast mine near Yastrebinoe Lake.
--30-12-2011--
	Snowmobile Festival to Take Place in Karelia
	The 8th International Festival of snowmobile sport OpenKarelia will be held in Karelian town Olonets on January 27-29, 2012.
--27-12-2011--
	The First Hotel of International Level to Appear in Petrozavodsk
	A new hotel will be opened in the capital of Karelia. Park Inn will become the first hotel of international level built in Petrozavodsk.
--05-12-2011--
	Ski Resort to be Opened in Petrozavodsk
	New ski tourist resort “Yalguba” is to appear in Petrozavodsk in 2012. It will include different facilities, among which are elementary ski run, cableway and two equipped ski slopes.
--02-11-2011--
	New Routes and Infrastructure Will Appear in Karelia
	The Republic of Karelia has presented perspective investment projects at the International Forum in Sochi. The government continues to develop cultural tourism and make pilgrim destinations attractive for visitors.
--26-09-2011--
	Fisher and Bard festival Will Take Place in Karelia
	International fisher and bard festival will be held in Karelia,at Janisjarvi lake,from 12th to 14th of August.
--20-07-2011--