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Petrozavodsk- the capital of Karelia

I was born here and i like it very much. Petrozavodsk is of the same age as St.Peterburg and was also founded by Peter the First, so they are like brothers. Not long ago our cities had a 300-years celebration..:)
The town is not so big- about 300 thousand citizens, but it attracts many tourists from everywhere.May be the thing is in the location : P.is situated on the Onega Lake coast - one of the largest and beautiful lakes of Europe.It creates an unforgettable athmosphere here,especially in summer,when the town becomes very cosy and green. And dont forget about the charming of the white nights also ! At this time P.is an ideal place for romantical walks ....;)

In the sky over Petrozavodsk

Look ! It is a beautiful view from the plane down...

On the midsummer evening at the enbankment...

Pros and Cons

Pros:Quiet, cosy, beautiful, warm ( i mean people's hearts :)
In a nutshell:If you visit it once you will for sure comeback one day again....

Intro Updated Sep 23, 2008
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Reviews (13)

Borsch in karelian style Local Customs (1)

If you are in Karelia dont miss trying borsch. This well-known beet soup is also popular here. I like it very much with... more travel advice

A new modern hotel is coming! - Petrozavodsk

A new modern hotel is coming! Hotels (1)

Very soon a new hotel will be open in Petrozavodsk. The location is just great: direct on the enbankment of the Onega... more travel advice

Winter russian fun Sports & Outdoors (3)

If you are not afraid of a bit cool water, this fun is exactly for you. Can you imagine: -15C, a little bit wind and... more travel advice

A classical russian train to... Transportation (1)

The most common way to get to Petrozavodsk is to take a train from Moscow or St.Petersburg. In both cases it is... more travel advice

Restaurants (5)
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Things to Do (2)
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Travelogues (1)

Written Nov 26, 2009

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Comments (47)

goutammitra Nov 26, 2009 at 6:13 PM Report Abuse

Nice place! Some day would love to see white night. North of Russia is very beautiful. I shall come back for more.
BruceDunning Nov 24, 2009 at 2:04 PM Report Abuse

We hope to go to St. Petersburg and the north someday. Your lovely city would be on the wish list to see. You may like to see my last trip to the desert parks in Utah and Arizona parks of the US. It was an adventure and risky in some areas.
nickandchris Oct 9, 2009 at 1:21 AM Report Abuse

This looks a lovely town, though I don't fancy the "ice" swimming!!
ealgisi Mar 25, 2009 at 3:41 AM Report Abuse

I agree with you, a fantastic city
globetrott Oct 29, 2008 at 9:47 AM Report Abuse

Hmm, Bortsch-suppe finde ich auch sehr gut, und die Flecken auf dem Hemd halten garantiert die ganze Sommersaison ! Dieses neue Hotel wird wohl wieder relativ teuer werden !
SapineKuu Oct 28, 2008 at 3:33 PM Report Abuse

'блинчики', зто блюдо очень Я умираю с голоду
brazwhazz Aug 26, 2008 at 7:26 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful pic of Petrozavodsk in the evening! I was there in late June 2007, when there weren't really any sunsets. Your page brought back very nice memories of your town.
baltic_2005 Aug 11, 2008 at 5:31 AM Report Abuse

Hi, I am planning to visit there, Petrozavodsk late August, on route from Murmansk to St Petersberg; your descriptions partly inspired me! P.S. Will you be there in the last week of August?
hunterV Jul 22, 2008 at 6:14 AM Report Abuse

Oh, yes, it would be a great trip! But very far from here...
Tom_In_Madison Apr 15, 2008 at 3:09 PM Report Abuse

How come that's not you swimmming in the ice water!?? :) You were on the front page today. Hi.