Best Karelia
The Kizhi Pogost is a historic complex of Orthodox churches situated on Kizhi Island, Republic of Karelia, Russia. Constructed primarily during the 18th century, it’s notable for its remarkably preserved wooden architecture—specifically the Transfiguration Church and the Intercession Church. These b...
The Onega Petroglyphs are a group of prehistoric rock carvings on the shores and islands of Lake Onega in the Republic of Karelia, Russia. The images include birds, animals, human figures, boats, and geometric signs, and are generally associated with Neolithic communities of the region. Together wit...
Zalavruga Petroglyphs are a group of Neolithic rock carvings in Karelia, northwestern Russia, forming part of the wider Belomorsk petroglyph complex near the White Sea. The open-rock compositions show humans, elk, boats, hunting, fishing, and scenes interpreted as travel or winter movement, includin...
“The Dawns Here Are Quiet” is a Soviet drama from 1970 focusing on female soldiers stationed in Karelia during World War II. The film highlights their disillusionment with the war and presents a nuanced perspective on conflict through the lens of these women’s experiences. Rostotsky's work gained re...
