Respublika Kareliya Travel Forum

Hi!
Is there any way to travel between Petrozavodsk and Cherepovec? I haven't found any direct train, and I can't find bus companies.
Thank you very much!

Last month while on a Russian waterways cruise we stopped at Kizhi Island. There was an artist, an elderly man, at work making a pencil sketch of the 1876 Oshenev farmhouse with the wooden Transfiguration Cathedral behind it. He had some of his pictures laid out for sale. I didn't buy one but my friend did. Does anyone know this man's name? We would like to contact him if possible.

I am wondering if there is anywhere I would be able to find a online map of city streets with streets labeled (in english is possible) in the city of Petrozavodsk.

Thanks

Hi

I'm going to be in petro from september to december. Can anybody give me any advice as to what clothes to bring for those months? Will the temperature change significantly between september and december? What kind of boots are best?

Thanks

Hello

I would be grateful if anyone can advise me.

I wish to travel to the Sortovala area (my mother was evacuated from this region in 1940 & 1944 - Laskela & Harlu to Finland).

I will be travelling from the UK (Manchester) & would like to see some other parts of Russia - maybe St Petersburg.

What would be the best way to do this? Travel from Helsinki to St Petersberg to Sortovala?
or from Estonia? or Russia (need to take cheap flight)
Best method of transport? Train? Hire a car?
Best way to find accommodfation?
Best time of year to travel?
How to keep it cheap?
Things to see?
How safe is it?
Any advice on visas/ money?

I would be grateful for any help as I have only just began to explore this idea & am finding it difficult to find information.
Kind regards
Kardrew

Hello;
I am Sam from Greece.I and one of my friends visited Petrozavodsk for four time in last year and We liked too much this peaceful town.(Maybe It is wrong place to ask my question but I could not find any page like this forum.Sorry If I am sending my question to wrong page)We decided to live in Petrozavodsk and want to open a cafe like a greek cafe on the Lenin street.But we need help about condition to open a cafe in russia.What kind of documents do I need?
And How can I find info about what do I have to have to open a cafe?
If someone'd want to help me that is my mail adress b_can@hotmail.com ( I have other questions about this case but I am not sure maybe That is not correct forum. )
Thank you for helping.
Best regards.
Sam

Hi, I'm looking for the street address of a person in Petrozavodsk. I have been unable to find any online phone books so I thought I'd ask here if there's anyone from Petrozavodsk who could help me out by looking it up in the phone book, or if you know of any other ways to find it.

Please send me an email if you think you can help, I'd be very grateful. My email address is nisse@wadensten.com .

Thanks in advance.

I am looking for travel information or suggesstions on where to stay in Navolok
any information will be appriciated.

i would like to study russian langwich in petro, how is it possible to organize the easiest way..maybe somebody have a tip to give me.
regards Per

Hey

My name is Sam and I will be spending part of my University year abroad in Russia in Petrozavodsk. Specifically from September to December. Any reccomendations on clothing, or any other useful items to take?

Thanks
Samantha Allen

I will be in Petrozavodsk in the first of June. What will the weather be like and what kind of clothes shall I take with me?

next time I'LL go to Petrozavosk from Peterburg, and after I 'll get Arkhnagelsk..
how many hours by train S.Peterburg.toPetrozavosk?
and Petrozavosk to Arkhangelk??
thanks

I'm planning a trip to Chimmilitsa and sournding area - This will be my first trip to Russia and will be visiting other cities along the way -

I'll be traveling with my sons 8/10 in order for them to learn about the world and it's people

Would anybody share your experence's

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Scooby

Im trying to find out more about my family who comes from Venehjärvi. Can anyone tell me more about the Lesonens and their origin?

How is the road from Petrozavodsk to Kem?

Are there some places I should not miss on the way?

Is it easy to camp in this region (actually sleeping in a small lorry)?
Maybe a stupid question, but are there any camp sites?
Is it allowed to camp in the countryside?
Any danger concerning bears?
Mosquitoes?

Thanks!
François

Going from Saint Petersburg to Petrozavodsk:

Would you choose the Eastern road through Lodeynoye Pole?

Or the Western road through Sortavala?

And why?

Thanks a lot!
François

I digit from Rome in Italy and next time I will go to Karelia
anybody has been there?
I need advices, suggestions, and all type of information about Karelia, especially about petrozavodsk .
thanks a lot
excuse me for my poor English
bye
bluangel