Introducing Petrozavodsk
Petrozavodsk, 420km northeast of St Peters- burg, is one of the Russia's loveliest cities, set on the shore of Lake Onega with countless green parks and pretty squares flanking its broad, tree-lined avenues. With two universities, the city has a large student population and its proximity to Finland lends a markedly European atmosphere. Petrozavodsk is a place to enjoy hanging out as well as a springboard for trips to Kizhi and Valaam and a starting point for journeys further north.
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Known to Finns as Petroskoi, the city was founded by Peter the Great in 1703 as an armaments plant to help his Great Northern War effort against Sweden. Its name means 'Peter's factory'. The town was subsequently used by both the tsars and the Bolsheviks as a place of exile for St Petersburg's troublemakers.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: From PETROZAVODSK to KIJI ISLAND
by salmysh 12 September 2011
There are daily speedboats leaving Petrozavodsk to Kizhi at 11:00, 11:30, 12:00 and 12:15. The round trip is RUB 2200.
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Re: Karelia - Petrozavodsk and Solovki
by uulu10 28 August 2011
I was recently in Petrozavodsk. I have no different point of view what the others said about that town. There is not so much to do and…
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RE: Karelia - Petrozavodsk and Solovki
by yblanter 26 August 2011
I believe the only airport which has regular flights to Solovki is Arkhangelsk. There is no train Petrozavodsk to Vologda, as they are…
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