"Russian Carelia (the north-west part of it)" Respublika Kareliya by sinoda

Respublika Kareliya Travel Guide: 427 reviews and 847 photos

Jyskyjärvi; Carelia, Russia - Respublika Kareliya

The realm of the epos

Welcome to the homelands of the Kalevala epos - which we Finns consider our cultural roots (at least partially)

The area covers the border lands between Finland and Russian-Carelia on both sides...

One lively example is Jyskyjärvi - located at the south-east end of the Kuittijärvi (lake) and connected via rivers and lakes to Paanajärvi (a village too =) which now is in danger being a victim of russian energy policy. They are planning to build a water power plant and flood the area.

This village is situated on a couple of islands connected by really stunning bridges.

Last visit to Respublika Kareliya: Jul 2001
Intro Updated Jul 21, 2003
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Venehjärvi; Carelia - Respublika Kareliya

Venehjärvi Things to Do (2)

On your way from Vuokkiniemi to Uhtua (Kalevala) you pass Venehjärvi. Stop here and have look around this beautiful... more travel advice

drying fish Local Customs (6)

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Sandra R; Vuokkiniemi, Carelia - Respublika Kareliya

The trokee Favorites (2)

Meet Sandra Remsujeva, a very vivid old "granny", who is one of the few storyteller's (capable of the typical Kalevala... more travel advice

just throw some water Local Customs (6)

The sauna! First no sauna will be like the other in Carelia. There is no retailing infrastructure for industrially... more travel advice

Restaurants (1)
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Pablos_new Jun 15, 2009 at 1:35 PM Report Abuse

I love to visit Karelija! Though have not such a good pages jet ...
nathasha Jun 13, 2004 at 2:20 PM Report Abuse

lovely tributes to the finnish culture!!! thanks!!! learned alot of my own country & its mythology from you :)) keep up the good work!!! cheers!!!
awayhome Mar 25, 2004 at 10:05 AM Report Abuse

There look amazing! Great page-))
lotharlerch Mar 2, 2004 at 2:14 AM Report Abuse

Hyvä sivu! Unfortunately I do not know this part of Karjala, only the one in today's Finland - but I would like to visit it, of course. Happy birthday - albeit one day too late!
keeweechic Nov 27, 2003 at 3:21 PM Report Abuse

What a shame that village due to be flooded. Beautiful countryside and that sure is a wobbly looking tower:-) Some great craftmanship involved in building those log houses.. they're great. Interesting page.
thelittlevoice Sep 28, 2003 at 5:05 AM Report Abuse

great pictures and tips. thanks!
d_d Aug 28, 2003 at 3:41 AM Report Abuse

Really nice and comunicative pics.
patrikske Aug 6, 2003 at 3:51 AM Report Abuse

This place looks very nice. Great page !
Ekahau Aug 2, 2003 at 8:23 AM Report Abuse

Sinoda thanks for your nice page on Kareliya when I visited in 1997 they were about to close down Ben & Jerry's Ice cream did they??
hunterV Jul 22, 2003 at 4:16 AM Report Abuse

Very interesting tip, thanks, I'd love to visit Karelia, too!