Grand Kareli Tour and Solovetsky Islands (KL-07) |
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This is a wonderful opportunity to discover the best of Karelia - one of the most beautiful parts of Russia. You will see the unique Kizhi complex, listed on the Unesco’s World Heritage List, mysterious petroglyphs , the signs left by an ancient people, which puzzle many archeologists in Russia and abroad, and finally, the legendary Solovetsky Islands , the heart of this mysterious land and full of legends.
You will learn that the Solovetsy Island has a long and tragic history. You will see the ancient Christian Orthodox Monastery, turned into prison and labor camp by Stalin’s order, now restored to being a monastery. An inclement climate, the gloomy history of the Stalinist period and examples of the unbelievable spiritual strength of the inhabitants this island combine give this island a very special place in human history. You will spend an unforgettable week discovering the historical, cultural and architectural gems of the Russian North – Karelia is getting closer now!
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