It is divided between northwestern Russia (the federal subjects of the Republic of Karelia and Leningrad Oblast) and Finland (the regions of South Karelia, North Karelia, and the eastern …

Nov 18, 2025 · Karelia, respublika (republic), far northwestern Russia. It is bordered to the north by Nenets, to the east by the White Sea, to the south by Lake Ladoga, and to the west by …

Sep 4, 2025 · Karelia (Karelian and Finnish: Karjala) is a region in Northwestern Russia, known as the country of lakes. It has a strong cultural connection with Finland, with the ethnic Karelians …

Like Finland, much of Karelia is a mix of beautiful taiga forests, bogs and marshes, and thousands of lakes, including two of Europe’s largest: Lake Ladoga and Lake Onega. Some Finns have …

The Republic of Karelia, or simply Karelia or Karjala is a republic of Russia situated in the northwest of the country. The republic is a part of the Northweste...

The Republic of Karelia is a region near Saint-Petersburg bordering Finland, the unique place where Finnish and Russian culture and nature mix together. It’s not populated much, that’s …

Jul 6, 2021 · Karelia is one of the most famous Russian territories in international tourism thanks to the presence of unique architectural, cultural and historical sites on the islands of Kizhi, …

Karelia is a hidden gem in Russia that’s perfect for backpackers looking for a mix of stunning natural beauty and authentic local culture. The region boasts breathtaking lakes, dense …

The Republic of Karelia shares a border with Finland and Russia’s Leningrad, Astrakhan, Vologda and Murmansk Regions. The republic has a unique culture developed by the native Finno …

Lutheranism was brought to Karelia during Sweden's conquest of Karelia and was common in regions that then belonged to Finland. Nowadays Lutherans can be found in most big …