Karelia

Among Russia’s regions, the Republic of Karelia stands out for its immense expanse of lakes, forests and ancient crystalline rock. It lies along the Finnish border, with Lake Ladoga and Lake Onega shaping much of its southern landscape. On Lake Onega, Kizhi Island preserves the Kizhi Pogost, a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its wooden churches, including the 18th-century Church of the Transfiguration. Karelia’s waterways have long supported fishing, forestry and travel between inland settlements. Explore webcams around Karelia to see how this lake country connects with northwestern Russia.

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