Karelia as a separate state entity in Russia appeared on the world map a little less than a hundred years ago. After the Great October Revolution in 1920, the Karelian Labor Commune was first proclaimed, and then five years later the Karelian Republic. Here lives a harsh and seasoned people who had to endure a lot, but this only strengthened it, and therefore the republic has achieved a lot during its existence. The modern achievements of Karelia have become known throughout the world.
Tourism Development
The main modern achievements of Karelia are associated with unique nature and rich history. In the Karelian region, there is simply expanse for wild tourism and extreme sports, because in this territory there are pristine dense forests, stormy, crystal clear rivers and unique landscapes of rocky seaside, indescribable in beauty. Thanks to the distinctive nature view, the tourism industry began to develop rapidly in Karelia, and now the republic is recognized as one of the best places for recreation on the territory of the Russian Federation.
Both in winter and in summer
Fans of extreme relaxation will have something to do both in winter and in summer. The modern achievements of Karelia include outdoor recreation. In the summer, travel companies organize a multi-day kayaking trip along the Shuya and Okhta rivers , a hiking or car tour along the dense and impenetrable thickets of a centuries-old forest, hiking in the protected places of the region: on Mount Vottovaara, in the Kivach nature reserve with the same waterfall and on unforgettable Ladoga skerries . In winter, you can try to independently manage a dog team or go fishing and hunting. You can even go one on one against a brown bear! Inveterate mushroom pickers will also have something to do here: in Karelia there is simply a breathtaking amount of delicious forest berries and mushrooms, just have time to collect!
If you are interested in a vacation among the pristine Karelian nature, we want to offer a small list of remarkable places in this region, the preservation of which is a modern achievement of Karelia:
- Vottovaar ridge.
- Ruskeala marble canyon.
- National Parks: Waldozersky and Paanajärvi.
- "Mirtsialnye Vody" is one of the oldest sanatoriums in Russia.
Care for and restoration of historical sites
In addition to natural resources, the Karelian Republic is also famous for its distinctive and long history. The people and the government of the region zealously monitor the state of attractions and try to do everything possible so that the rest of the world sees, appreciates and understands the centuries-old history of the multinational region. This fact is evidenced by the recognition of the Kizhi historical reserve as the country's best museum in 2011 and the receipt of the main prize of the Intermuseum 2011 festival is another modern achievement of the Republic of Karelia.
About three hundred largest museums of Russia, including eminent metropolitan museums, are presented at this event, but the Karelian historical reserve got the grand prix of the competition. And this is not surprising, because Kizhi is a whole separate island on which there are unique masterpieces of wooden architecture of ancient Russia. The first buildings on the island were erected by immigrants from Novgorod, and over the past centuries, the unique structures made of wood have been preserved in their original form, due to which the historic site was included in the UNESCO list.
Some more sights
Also, residents and guests of the Karelian region will be able to see and visit a number of beautiful historical monuments and remarkable places:
- Botanical Garden. This is a modern achievement of the Republic of Karelia located on the outskirts of the regional center and is remarkable for the fact that there are several hotel natural zones in the garden, each of which in the natural habitat grows unique flora samples of the Karelian region. Here you can find the arboretum, medicinal herbs, berry and mushroom corner.
- Death Valley. Such a gloomy name was given to a small valley where a bloody battle took place between the Red Army and Finnish troops during the Finnish war of the last century.
- White Sea petroglyphs - achievements of the Republic of Karelia from hoary antiquity. This is a historical monument, which includes in its composition a large number of ancient cave paintings with various scenes from the life of the first people on the lands of Karelia. They depict various sea and forest monsters, hunting and fishing, drawings of people and deities in which they believed.
Raising healthy and athletic youth
Keeping the historical memory and natural beauty of its region, the government of Karelia does not forget about future generations of the region’s inhabitants.
Recently, a chic sports complex was built on the territory of Sortavala, accessible to everyone. There are halls for playing basketball, volleyball and football, a large 25-meter pool and a number of rooms with the necessary infrastructure for the functioning of the modern complex. Recognized as the largest building for physical training and events in the Northern Ladoga area and is also a modern achievement of Karelia. The photos posted in the article demonstrate the inimitable beauty of the region and the result of the work of its people.