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| Kizhi Island | |
| Kizhi Island is a renowned historical and cultural site located in Lake Onega, the second-largest lake in Europe, in the Republic of Karelia, northwestern Russia. The island is part of the Kizhi Archipelago and lies about 68 kilometers (42 miles) northeast of the city of Petrozavodsk, the capital of Karelia. | |
| Karelia | |
| The Republic of Karelia is a republic within Russia, located in the northwest of the country. Its population was 533,121 in 2021. The capital is Petrozavodsk. Karelia is renowned for its vast wilderness, encompassing tens of thousands of lakes and dense forests, its unique wooden architecture, and its distinctive blend of Finnish and Russian culture and nature. | |
