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Petrozavodsk Travel Guide: 152 reviews and 332 photos

the famous enbankment in Petrozavodsk - Petrozavodsk

where is it?

Petrozavodsk is the capital of Republic of Karelia, what is located in the north-west of Russia

Description of Petrozavodsk

Petrozavodsk is small town, but european one.
It was found by Peter the Great the same year as St.-Petersburg.
And as it's close to Nothern Venece it has all stuff of civilization

Pros and Cons

Pros:european town
Cons:just 270000 inhabitants
In a nutshell:enbankment is a visit card of Petrozavodsk

Intro Updated Nov 2, 2007
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Reviews (8)

To visit/take part in the Annual Fest HIPERBOREA - Petrozavodsk

To visit/take part in the Annual Fest... Local Customs (1)

If you decide to visit Karelia in the Mid. of February, you can take part in the Annual International Festival of Snow... more travel advice

Visiting Waterfall Kivach - Petrozavodsk

Visiting Waterfall Kivach Things to Do (3)

Nice place to have a picknic ;) Not far from Petrozavodsk. The fare entrance is just 60 rub. (less 2 euro) more travel advice

Visiting Kizhi island Things to Do (3)

If you're interested in history and like to watch unique things, Kizhi island is for you! As Kizhi is an open-air... more travel advice

marshrutka (mini-bus) Transportation (2)

Around Petrozavodsk you can use so-called mini-bus "Marshrutka" (there are also in other Russian towns and cities) The... more travel advice

Restaurants (1)
The cheapest place to eat with tasty!

Warnings and Dangers (1)
Mosquitoes

Travelogues (1)

Written Nov 5, 2007

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Arkeolog Mar 20, 2009 at 11:48 PM

Hi Alevtina, this is a great city . I liked your page with photos and tips.All the best.Bora
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vinc_bilb Oct 9, 2008 at 2:28 PM

He, congratulations, you're ranked #3 in your city! Did you meet other VTers here?
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hopang Sep 1, 2008 at 1:47 PM

Hi Alevtina, We are so gald that you have added us to your friends list. Hope to visit your more of your travel pages when we are free. ~ho & pang
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lotharlerch Aug 30, 2008 at 12:43 AM

I planned it already several times to visit your city and Karjala but I think next Summer I finally do it. There is always a discussion whether Kivach or the Rhine waterffall is the biggest in Europe. But Kivach has the higher entrance fee ;-))
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alkardo May 10, 2008 at 8:35 AM

this is very intersting program .thanks Alevtina :)
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BillNJ Apr 13, 2008 at 11:43 AM

Alevtina, great tips and photos. If I visit Petrozavodsk, I would need the Discover School because ya nim noga goveru Pa Ruskie. Best from New Jersey, Bill
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Basaic Jan 18, 2008 at 2:25 PM

Enjoyed your page.
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y2ketan2007 Nov 10, 2007 at 11:47 AM

Your home page is nice.So is your home town.Nice pictures here.
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Pavlik_NL Oct 31, 2007 at 1:42 PM

Seems that Petrozavodsk offers me that final solution in learning Russian language (-: Wonderful beginning of a - no doubt - fantastic webpage on your hometown. Greets from NL, Paul