Traditions, religion and cultural elements

Karelia is a small part of Russia having its own unique character, history and culture. Thousands of years ago this territory was settled by ancient Lapps narrated their story through drawings on the rocks. This land is rich in places that preserved the mournful recollections of the wars belonging to different epochs.

The legends about Russian hercules and runes about the Finnish and Karelian heroes owe their birth to this place. The temples and monasteries of Karelia will tell us about the strength of the Russian spirit. And the nature…

We can offer you:

• A great variety of accommodation facilities in Petrozavodsk or another parts of Karelia.
• Helicopter trips to any placeof the Republic.
• Historical and cultural heritage hydrofoil trips to the Karelian Gem — the Kizhi-island — and the world-famous Valaam and Solovetsky islands.
• Open-air activities.
• Exciting and informative professionally-prepared excursions.
• Folk-bands and traditional dance performances.
• Visa support.