Kivach Reserve and Waterfalls, Kivach, Republic of Karelia, Russia
The Nature Reserve of Kivach is located to the north of Petrozavodsk. The pearl of the Reserve is the Kivach Waterfalls on the Suna River.
“Kivach” reserve is situated at the distance of 65 km. to the north from Petrozavodsk and 8 km. from federal highway to Murmansk. The reserve was created in 1931. Its area is 108,8 sq.km. and its not to much in comparison with the most of reserves of Russia.
The waterfall is situated on Suna river, of the biggest rivers in Karelia. It has four stages and the height of 10.7 meters. Kivach was considerably more powerful before hydro-electric power station was built in Girvas which is 30 km. higher on the same river.
But even now the waterfall may impress especially during high water period. The rocks of the right shore of Suna river are equipped with sightseeing platforms and guard-railings.
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