The Republic of Karelia, located in the northwest of Russia, is well known for it its pristine natural landscapes and scenic sights. The region is also extremely popular among the tourists and hikers who flock there, both during summer and winter.
© Sputnik / Igor PodgornyiThe morning sun shines on a forest lake shore in Karelia.
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© Sputnik / Igor Podgornyi
The morning sun shines on a forest lake shore in Karelia.
© Sputnik / Anton DenisovA fisherman sails across one of the forest lakes in the Republic of Karelia.
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A fisherman sails across one of the forest lakes in the Republic of Karelia.
© Sputnik / Igor PodgornyiRed whortleberry patch in a Karelian forest.
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Red whortleberry patch in a Karelian forest.
© Sputnik / Igor PodgornyiThe morning sun shines on a forest lake shore in Karelia.
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© Sputnik / Igor Podgornyi
The morning sun shines on a forest lake shore in Karelia.
© Sputnik / Igor PodgornyiSpider webs in the grass in a Karelian forest.
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Spider webs in the grass in a Karelian forest.
© Sputnik / Andrey ArhipovPilgrims visit Valaam Island, located in the Republic of Karelia.
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© Sputnik / Andrey Arhipov
Pilgrims visit Valaam Island, located in the Republic of Karelia.
© Sputnik / Igor PodgornyiA foggy morning along a riverbank in the Republic of Karelia.
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A foggy morning along a riverbank in the Republic of Karelia.
© Sputnik / Igor PodgornyiA tourist's canoe along a forest lake shore in the Republic of Karelia.
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A tourist's canoe along a forest lake shore in the Republic of Karelia.
© Sputnik / Igor PodgornyiForest lake in the Republic of Karelia.
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Forest lake in the Republic of Karelia.