Karelia is a region in the Russian Northwest. Its capital, the city of Petrozavodsk, is located nearly 400 km away from St.Petersburg and 300 km from the Russian-Finnish border. Among numerous cultural sights of the area Kizhi Island is the most famous. The unique ensemble of wooden churches, chapels and traditional houses is situated there. The region has vast areas covered with forests, tens thousand rivers and lakes, two National Parks and several Nature Reserves.
The village and churches of Kizhi were first mentioned in chronicles four hundred years ago. In the 16th century, Kizhi was the administrative center of the large Zaonezhye region, with numerous settlements on islands and on the mainland. It was the land of diligent, prosperous, and religious people - fishermen, peasants, merchants, blacksmiths, carpenters - with rich culture and traditions.
Property amenities:
Historical house on Eglov Island. Location: Kizhi skerries, 7 km north of Kizhi, 15 meters of the Lake. Historical house built in 1880, ’live’ museum, federal monument of traditional wooden architecture. Features: two dwelling rooms and a guest room in the living quarters. Compost toilet in the house. No electricity, light is provided by candles and oil lamps. Gas stove and traditional Russian oven. Smoke sauna by the lake shore. Full rest and solitude. In 100 m from the house there is a chapel of the 18th century. Boats, fishing tackles are available for rent. Full board.
Guest house on Eglov Island. Location: Kizhi skerries, 7 km north of Kizhi, 10 meters of the Lake. Newly built wooden house. Features: 3 rooms for 7 persons, additional places possible; guest room - dining room; WC, shower; electricity is provided by diesel generator. Russian sauna by the lake shore. In 150 m from the house stands a chapel of the 18th century. Boats, Russian type kayaks, fishing tackles for rent. Full board.
Guest house in Patanevshina village. Location: Kizhi skerries, 1.5 km to the south of Kizhi, 15 meters of the Lake. Features: 4 rooms with double beds; additional places possible; guest room - dining room with the bar and fireplace; electricity, WC, shower, TV, VCR, karaoke. Russian sauna by the lake shore. In 2 km from the house a chapel of the 18th century is situated. Boats, fishing tackles for rent. Full board.
Guest house in Seredka village. Location: Kizhi skerries, 1.5 km to the south of Kizhi, 50 meters of the Lake. Features: 4 rooms with double beds; guest room - dining room with the fireplace; electricity, WC, shower, TV, VCR, karaoke. Russian sauna by the lake shore. In 2.5 km from the house a chapel of the 18th century is situated. In 50 m from the house the windmill built in 1929 is situated. Full board. Boats, fishing tackles for rent.
Nearby attractions and activities:
Kizhi Museum of Wooden Architecture. Historical churches and chapels. Monuments of nature.
Location:
490 Km northeast of St.Petersburg, Russia.
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