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 portion of …

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 Finland. The capital is …

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 given up …

Karelia is rightly called “Europe's lungs”: more than half of its territory is covered by taiga and tundra forests; the rest is a dense network of more than 60 thousand lakes and 27 thousand rivers.

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 closely …

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 why is it the …

Apr 15, 2026 · Explore the Republic of Karelia, Russia – detailed map, geography, cities like Petrozavodsk, natural features, administrative boundaries, and travel insights.

Discover the natural and cultural treasures of Karelia, one of Russia’s most captivating travel destinations. Nestled between Finland and the White Sea, Karelia offers visitors a rare combination …

Jun 29, 2018 · Karelia is a region in Northern Europe that is of historical significance to Sweden, Russia, and Finland. The region is currently divided into Leningrad Oblast and the Republic of Karelia in …

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, Valaam and …