Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Traveling to Karelia

Karelia is one of the unique regions of Russia, located in the northwestern part of the country. Most of the lakes of this region are used for transportation. Numerous big and small lakes, as well as rivers are flowing through the region.

Landonezhskoye is the deepest lake of Karelia. It is one of the most beautiful lakes of the region, which attracts not only locals, but also the tourists. The shores of Karelian lakes are rocky and are mostly located near forests, where various species of animals and birds can be found. If you want to visit Russia, for Saint Petersburg travel, or Russia hotels, please visit www.travelallrussia.com.

Karelia is also famous for its beautiful and magnificent waterfalls. Kivach waterfall is the most popular among others. It is located in a picturesque part of the region, where the nature is stunning.

Most of the Karelian towns and cities were founded in the past centuries and have numerous architectural and historical sights. Some of the towns were founded in the 15th century, so the region is closely connected with the history of the Medieval Rus.

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