The area was a favourite with Russian aristocracy, particularly Lappeenranta and the famous rapids a
The Republic of Karelia is a region in northwest Russia, bordering Finland. Beside Lake Onega, capit
Densely forested and gloriously remote, the region is a paradise for nature lovers. Bears, wolverine
Opportunities to get active abound: the landscape is threaded by hiking routes, whitewater rapids an
Gasoline is fairly cheap but gas stations are few and far between and often don't have fuel.
The Solovetsky Monastery is a fortified monastery located on the Solovetsky Islands in the White Sea
The Yuzhnye Zheleznye Vorota Strait is crossed by a dam which was built by the monks of Solovetsky M
