
The city of Petrozavodsk is situated in the region of Karelia, Russian Northwest. Petrozavodsk is the capital of Karelia. The city lies in the southern part of Karelia on the Shore of Onego Lake. Petrozavodsk was founded by Russian tsar Peter the Great at the beginning of the 18th century. The city is very picturesque and has many historical monuments belonging to the time of Peter the Great.
The Karelian State Regional Museum is in Petrozavodsk. The museum was founded in 1871, so it is one of the oldest museums in Russia. The museum represents the architectural style of 18th century. This museum had about seven thousand items represented there in the XXth century. But nowadays it has become the owner of more than 100 items. Rich possessions of porcelain from different parts of Russia are represented in the museum. The researchers of the museum explore historical and cultural inheritance of Karelia. There is plenty to see in Karelia, as you can see from the picture and you will have a wonderful
Russia travel experience there.
The Fine Arts Museum of Karelian Republic is also situated in Petrozavodsk. It was formed in 1960. The building of the museum represents the 18th century and is a monument of history. There are more than ten thousand exhibits represented in the museum, which are paintings, sculpture and graphic arts. Flights to Russia Karelia are available from Moscow and St Petersburg. You can also take one of Russian river cruises.
Petrozavodsk is a city with an old history that dates back to the 18th century. By its style Petrozavodsk greatly resembles St. Petersburg. The city was nearly completely ruined during the World War II.
There are many places in Petrozavodsk that should be visited, but first of all the traveler must choose a hotel to take a rest there. Petrozavodsk has about ten hotels that are very comfortable. One of the largest is hotel “Severnaya”, which is located downtown. The service in the hotel is very high. Many shops, restaurants and other important attractions are situated not far from the hotel.
The Church of St. Peter and Paul is one of the most popular sights in Petrozavodsk. It was built in 1721 by Tsar Peter the Great. The church is intended for both Catholics and Orthodox Christians. There is no such church in the whole world.
Many tourists visit Petrozavodsk only to see it sacred places and sacred icons, many of which are considered wonder- working. Most monasteries possessing that kind of icons are visited not only by tourists, but also local population. Surely not all of the icons preserved, but people retain them in their memory.
Petrozavodsk has many other attractions, which are famous and can’t be missed, when coming to this great city.