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| Page Views: 45 Last Visit to Petrozavodsk: June, 2007 | The capital of -- and gateway to -- Karelia by brazwhazz - last update: Nov 25, 2007 |
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With its population of just under 300,000, Petrozavodsk is a very pleasant, small city, especially in contrast with the bustling Moscow and Saint-Petersburg, where most visitors come from.
While there is not that much to do here -- ironically, it seemed that the most-photographed building in town was the train station -- the city's waterfront is an excellent place to kick back and relax in the summer. There are also many fading buildings from the Stalin era that have a nostalgic charm.
That being said, Petrozavodsk's main quality is the fact it is an excellent base from which to explore the beautiful nature and villages of the Republic of Karelia. |
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| Pros: | "Very laidback city, especially by Russian standards" | | Cons: | "Most attractions in the city can be seen in a day" |
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