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Star Trek Fleet Command: How to Get Ship Blueprints

How to Get Ship Blueprints in Star Trek Fleet Command

When you’re playing a game titled Star Trek Fleet Command , it becomes quickly apparent that upgrading to bigger and better ships would very obviously be a wise investment. More ships in your fleet means more units to send out to mine for resources and engage with hostile targets. Though some ships can be unlocked through research in the R & D Department, for others, you will have to acquire ship blueprints through force. Blueprints will typically be in the possession of high-level enemies, and it will most definitely be a challenge to take them down. Here’s how to get ship blueprints in Star Trek Fleet Command .

If you are not confident about your current fleet’s combat capabilities, it may be worth focusing on improving your R & D Department first in order to bolster your fleet’s numbers.

In the Shipyard, you will be able to check a prospective ship’s details, and it will reveal whether the necessary schematics can be acquired through combat, or research.

Understanding the importance of improving your fleet’s firepower and harboring internal development is key to success in Star Trek Fleet Command. If you are able to strike a balance, the two can work in tandem, allowing you to progress much more smoothly.

Soon your fleet will strike fear across the galaxy! All will hear your name and tremble, so make sure it’s something much more intimidating than KoolDaddy232852.

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The ECS Horizon is a 3 Star survey Ship and requires a Shipyard at lvl 26 in order to build it.

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Carnac | August 11, 2020 July 3, 2020 | Independent Ship , Ships

The last warship before you start getting the faction ships in Star Trek Fleet Command is the Kumari, and it’s the best of them. It was my go-to battleship for a long while until I finally build my Bortas around level 32.

The Kumari model goes back to season one of the Star Trek: Enterprise.

What the Kumari Is Good At

Like the dreadful Kehra and the Vahklas , its Ship Ability is combat-triangle specific. Called, “Shield Disruptor,”  if the opponent’s ship is an Explorer, the Kumari increases its Shield Piercing by 10%. This makes it especially effective against the Vahklas .

Once you get your Horizon , you can really improve your base-raiding, as you’ll be able to crack bases faster and be able to clean them out much more quickly.

It’s got two energy weapons that fire every round, and a kinetic weapon that fires every other round. That’s a great firing pattern for battleships, as you’re going to do good damage every round, and even better damage in the alternate rounds.

How Much Does It Cost to Upgrade

As with most battleships, you’re going to want to start saving that ore. The bright side is that the game seems to be much less stingy with ore than it is with the other resources.

The secondary material you’re going to need is crystal. You’ll be able to scrap it starting at level 26. It makes no sense at all to build one just to scrap it later, as it does with the Grade 2 ships, as you’ll be getting 3* materials back in return.

You’ll probably want to send your Kumari to the scrapyard once you’ve got your first faction battleship, and use the returns to upgrade your new ship.

How You Get the Kumari

You’ll need a level 24 shipyard and Grade 3 Ship Research to build it. Completing “Unlock the Kumari research” will get you the 60 blueprints you need to construct it.

Level 28+ hostiles will drop these blueprints if you’re looking to build a second one, not that I’d recommend doing so.

The Kumari was Shran’s ship in Star Trek: Enterprise, which first appeared in the season three episode, Proving Ground .

Shran and the ship would make frequent appearances throughout the third and fourth seasons of Enterprise.

It was named for an Andorian ice-cutter of the same name.

The ship was destroyed by a  Romulan drone ship  posing as a  Tellarite vessel in 2154.

Star Trek Online features a ship in 2409 named in tribute.

The word “Kumari” comes from Sanskrit, Kaumarya , meaning “Young” .

“In Nepal, a Kumari is a prepubescent girl selected from the Shakya caste of the Nepalese Newari  Buddhist community. The Kumari is revered and worshiped by some of the country’s  Hindus . While there are several Kumaris throughout Nepal, with some cities having several, the best known is the  Royal Kumari  of  Kathmandu , and she lives in the  Kumari Ghar , a palace in the center of the city. The selection process for her is especially rigorous. As of 2017, the Royal Kumari is Trishna Shakya, aged three, installed in September 2017 by the Maoist government that replaced the monarchy. Unika Bajracharya, selected in April 2014 as the Kumari of  Patan , is the second most important  living goddess .” – Wikipedia

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A lazy perfectionist in the kitchen and on the road, petroskoi or petrozavodsk, capital of karelian republic.

My second trip to Petrozavodsk , the capital of Karelian Republic in the North of Russia, has proved once again my first impression of a very provincial and yet welcoming city. In fact this visit has been one of the most rewarding as far as my job goes. But of course there was a travel part to this journey which was almost completely left out during my first time in Petrozavodsk 2 years ago .

Petrozavodsk is of exactly the same age as St Petersburg and was founded by the same super-active person, tsar and then emperor Peter the Great. Actually,  Petrozavodsk is a shortened version of Petrovsky Zavod , the Factory of Peter, as there was this factory founded to make metal things for the Russian fleet.

People had populated the area long before the new settlement appeared on the shores of the Onega lake, well, in fact, thousands of years earlier, so the region has enough to show and tell about its indigenous people and their culture, the Karelians. The language is very close to the Finnish language and – if not widely spoken – it is still preserved in the region. Petrozavodsk is Petroskoi in Karelian and that’s what you read written on top of the Stalinist railway station building when you arrive from St Petersburg.

Karelia for me is all about forests and stones. It’s a pity in this time of the year you don’t see much when travelling with an overnight train. When we arrived in Petrozavodsk it was so early in the morning we had to wait at the station (which had free wifi and actually there’s wifi all over the city for free!) till it got less dark and we could go have breakfast on the 4th floor of an ex- mica factory (dating back to 1930 but now shut down) with a view over the old roofs of the city. We were the first customers but I must say that Na Kryshe (On the Roof) cafe proved to be ready with tasty buttermilk oladyi (pancakes) served with oblepikhovoye varenye ( sea buckthorn jam) and a pot of milk Oolong tea. And that was a very economical breakfast!

Out of all the cities I visited so far this autumn I think I liked the haunted Kaliningrad with its ever present past the most. Whereas Chelyabinsk left very negative feeling and it was not for nothing that I kept coughing each time I went outside there, Petrozavodsk left a rather positive impression on me. It’s a small very low rising (unless you visit one of the suburbs) provincial town with some preserved old houses and an embankment where you can catch a hydrofoil to get you to the famous Kizhi island which has become an open-air museum for wooden structures. We arrived too late in the year to get there but I hope I will see Kizhi soon. At least I don’t mind seeing Petrozavodsk in a better weather!

Petrozavodsk itself is an open-air museum for old houses, be it wooden barracks or Stalinist imposing buildings along the main arteries of the city. It used to be a very St Pete-like city, I mean the houses were really old, both built in stone and those in wood. Like this hospital building which can be seen from the Onega Lake embankment:

Well, the war swept away most of the old city and there came the 1950s when the new rationalizing plans which brought new buildings for the better future of the Soviet Petrozavodsk. And oh boy what houses!

This is the house where the central office of Post of Russia is (no postcards!). Actually sometimes the buildings housing Post of Russia are one of the best in the cities I’ve visited (like in Vologda). But then it rarely affect the quality and the swiftness of the service…

Another grand Stalinist house forming the ensemble of the central square:

With these Stalinist buildings you just have to remember to look up from time to time – to discover all those details and (decaying) balconies which I actually try to avoid these days 🙂

And then – in stark contrast – there is this type of houses – we saw several of them:

or these barracks – people still live there, mind you…

the same house from the other side – and with the wood for the long winter…

and this is the entrance to one of the wooden houses opposite those barracks

and how about this one?

the wall is just oh so decadent!

However the city has a number of 19th and early 20th century wooden houses all gathered together near Onega embankment that form a separate district of historical and architectural value. Take a walk along the Onega Lake embankment starting from the square in front of the Theatre and then turning left. But do not walk fast however windy the day might be!

The embankment is yet another open-air museum (and how does one fit in all this in such a small town?!) – this time of various successful and not that very successful sculptures and statues. The one from the beginning of the post called the Statue of Fishermen (a gift from Minnesota) looks really nice against the colourful sunset sky and the lake while the tall figure of Peter the Great (19th century) has actually been removed from its original place twice throughout the Soviet period. And guess who stands in Peter’s place now in the middle of the central square? You’ll find it out later in the post.

And with this small stone house begins the district full of old wooden houses, in one of which we entered to warm ourselves up a bit and from which we went out with some embroidered souvenirs. They also have some natural products like shampoo and soap, made without any preservatives and all that stuff.

This is the hospital church:

And this is one of the most expensive hotels in the city spoiling the view on the old town. ‘Spoiling’ because as I said the city has very small amount of high-rises in its historical center, so this weird construction can be seen from far away.

On the last day of our stay we left our hotel and went for a walk in the sun, heading towards the local history museum where we wanted to spend some quality time. It was sunny but rather frosty and we had quite a lot of time before the train back to St Pete – that was not an overnight but a rather fast Siemens train with comfortable seats which takes 5 hours.

When we came to the end of this wall we realized that was the Industrial Museum (which we skipped) occupying the old factory buildings. We thoroughly enjoyed this urban art on the walls!

So in the end we spent an unusual for an average visitor lot of time at the local history museum . Recommended by the way! There’s even a chance to listen to some Karelian folk songs and incantations or get a copy of Karelian recipes (will try some of them for sure!). Karelian cuisine is based on what the wild nature gives you and so some of the exhibits at the museum were dedicated to it.

And yep, here’s your Lenin right in the middle of Lenin Square (apparently), where Peter the Great used to stand until the 1930s came. And the Square itself has a very curious story to tell – it changed its name so many times I got lost when counting them. Well, they definitely embellished the look of the square whatever name you call it in the recent years. But as soon as you go into the back yard of the museum, you find yourself staring at this wrack of the “state-preserved” building:

The museum will also tell you about the brief period of the Finnish occupation of the city (1941-44) when the same Square which used to be Round Square (:) was renamed into Administrative Square. And oh, remember those Karelian forests that go on and on and on? Well, with the forests you have a strong culture of gathering or foraging and that means you have all the tools for berry picking or hunting for mushrooms 🙂 Here’s what you can see at display at the museum:

This thingy with spikes is to pick berries in a fast and efficient way. Everything made from wood and bark of the trees… Perfect! Just as this proto-rucksack for carrying all the treasure the forests can give:

After that we just could not have missed the local food! So we headed to the same restaurant opposite one of the best known symbols of Petrozavodsk (hotel Severnaya where I stayed last time – definitely NOT recommended, if only to see the inside of that super-red Stalinist buildings with white columns) where I ate 2 years ago . The restaurant is called Karelskaya Gornitsa and is although quite pricey and tourist-oriented is a nice place to imagine yourself travelling back in time.

But you see, last time we went to the Finnish part of the restaurant and this time we entered the Karelian part, which I found out when we were already leaving the place. All the time we were there I was wondering why I cannot recognize the place at all =) And then they explained to me there are two entrances leading to two parts of the restaurant. So we’ve made a better choice this time entering the Karelian cuisine part!

There I sampled thew most fluffy and almost yogurt-like thing called tolokno (oat flour which contains all the bran usually removed when making the regular flour) mixed with blueberries (hence the colour) and also a rye blin (pancake) filled with millet. This type of rye or barley pancake is called skantsy or sulchiny and is traditionally filled with porridge (they are either baked or fried, sweet or sour) . We drank cowberry mors (juice) which is almost always the best choice when it comes to traditional non-alcoholic drinks in Russia.  

For some Karelian recipes , see my post on kalitka , traditional Karelian rye boat-like pie which is also enjoyed in Finland and in the North of Russia.

So, to wrap up Petrozavodsk, here are my checklist points:

• decent postcards – failed
• post office – found
• market – failed
• local history museum – done
• dairy products and baked stuff – sampled
• local specialit é s – as far as the vegetarian stuff is concerned – tasty! And my Mom said that her fried fish and rich mushroom soup were really good!
• old town – seen and admired

Here you can hear the official hymn of the Republic of Karelia (actually a song from 1963). It was played on the train when we were leaving Petrozavodsk without unfortunately seeing all the beauty of the Karelian woods and lakes…

By the way, I am going to the dark-dark Arkhangelsk in two weeks! Hope this time I will get hold of the authentic sochni of Arkhangelsk…

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Great atmospheric pics!

I love this kind of posts and pictures. Amazing!

Thank you, Abel! Now I will have to get back to some cooking posts as well 🙂

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The Karelia Republic, Russia

The capital city of Karelia republic: Petrozavodsk .

The Karelia Republic - Overview

The Republic of Karelia is a federal subject of Russia located on the border of Western and Eastern Europe, part of the Northwestern Federal District. It is a remarkably beautiful land of white nights, boundless forests and blue lakes. Petrozavodsk is the capital city of the region.

The population of Karelia is about 603,000 (2022), the area - 180,520 sq. km.

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History of Karelia

People began to settle in Karelia in the 7th-6th millennium BC. The main occupations of the ancient inhabitants of this land were hunting and fishing. At the end of the 1st millennium AD, various tribes of Finno-Ugric groups lived in this region: Karels - on the Karelian Isthmus and the Northern Ladoga region, Veps - between Lakes Ladoga and Onega, Saami (Lop’) - further north.

In the 9th century, the territory of Karelia went into the sphere of influence of Kievan Rus. In the 12th century, after the collapse of Kievan Rus, Karelia became part of another ancient Russian state - Novgorod Republic. The town of Korela (present Priozersk in the Leningrad region) became its center. In 1227, Novgorod prince Yaroslav Vsevolodovich baptized Karels in the Orthodox faith. Veps also became Orthodox Christians.

At the end of the 13th century, Swedes seized part of the land in the western Karelia, where they founded the fortress of Vyborg (1293). However, their further advance was stopped by Russians and Karels. In 1478, Karelia together with other lands of Novgorod Republic was annexed to the Russian state (the Moscow State). In the late 16th - early 17th centuries, Swedes continued to expand eastward. According to Stolbovsky Treaty of 1617, Russia lost the Karelian Isthmus.

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During the reign of Peter the Great, several mining plants were built on the territory of Karelia. During the Great Northern War of 1700-1721, these plants played an important role providing the Russian army and navy with guns, rifles and other equipment. Later, Petrovsky Plant (1703) became the town of Petrozavodsk, which literally means “Peter’s plant”. In accordance with Nystadt Peace Treaty of 1721, the Karelian Isthmus returned to Russia.

In 1809, after the Russian-Swedish “Finnish” War, the Russian Empire captured Finland that received the status of the Grand Duchy of Finland. In 1812, Alexander I, as a gesture of goodwill, gave the duchy the territory of “Old Finland” - the western part of Karelia captured by Russia as a result of wars against Sweden.

During the First World War, as the Black and Baltic seas were blocked by the enemy, it was decided to build a railroad from Petrozavodsk to a newly built sea port on the eastern shore of the Kola Bay (present Murmansk) to be able to deliver military supplies sent by the Entente Allies. July 25, 1923, Karelian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic was established.

By the end of the 1930s, Karelia was producing about 5% of all timber products in the USSR, 5% of paper, 25% of skis, 80% of feldspar and quartz, 30% of granite. Prison labor was widely used. The first Soviet labor camps were opened here - SLON (Solovki prison camp), Belbaltlag, Soroklag. Prisoners built the White Sea-Baltic Canal, Segezha Pulp and Paper Mill, Pindushskaya shipyard and others objects.

After the Soviet-Finnish war of 1939-1940, Karelian ASSR was transformed into the Karelian-Finnish Soviet Socialist Republic. During the Second World War, a large part of the territory of Karelia was occupied by Finnish and German troops. In 1956, Karelia again became an autonomous republic within the RSFSR (the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic).

By 1950, the economy of the region reached the pre-war level. Lumber from Karelia played an important role in the reconstruction of destroyed towns and villages in the European part of the USSR. November 13, 1991, Karelian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic received its current name - the Republic of Karelia.

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Karelia - Features

The Republic of Karelia is situated in northern Europe, in the north-western part of Russia. In the north-east the region is washed by the White Sea. The western border of Karelia (798 km) is the state border of the Russian Federation and Finland, the European Union.

The weather in Karelia is changeable. The climate is mild with plenty of rainfall. Winters are snowy, usually without severe frosts. Summers are short and warm, with plenty of rainfall. The average temperature in February is minus 9-13 degrees Celsius, in July - plus 14-16 degrees Celsius.

Karelia has about 60,000 lakes, including the two largest lakes in Europe - Ladoga and Onega. Other large lakes: Nook, Pyaozero, Segozero, Syamozero, Topozero, Vygozero, Yushkozero. The White Sea-Baltic Canal (228 km) connects the basins of the Baltic and White seas.

The national composition according to the 2010 census: Russians (82.2%), Karels (7.4%), Belarussians (3.8%), Ukrainians (2%), Finns (1.4%), Veps (0.5%). The largest cities in Karelia are Petrozavodsk (280,900), Kondopoga (28,100), Kostomuksha (29,700), Segezha (25,300).

There are about 27,000 rivers in the region. The largest rivers are Vodla (149 km), Kem (191 km), Onda (197 km), Unga, Chirka-Kem (221 km), Kovda, Shuya, Suna with Kivach and Vyg waterfalls.

Forests cover about 85% of the territory of Karelia. The main minerals are iron ore, titanium, vanadium, molybdenum, precious metals, diamonds, mica, building materials. The economy of Karelia is based on metallurgy, mining, wood and paper industries. Because of the low population density, the road network is not much branched.

Historical and cultural identity of Karelia, which distinguishes it from other regions of Russia, is determined by cultural heritage of four indigenous peoples historically living in this region - Karels, Finns, Veps, Russians.

The borderline location of Karelia has often brought it to the foreground of major events in European history. Karelia has always been influenced by Western, in particular Scandinavian countries, which affected the culture and the mentality of its inhabitants. Today, this region can become an economic and cultural bridge between East and West.

The official language in Karelia is Russian. At the same time, there are peoples in the region whose written language is based on the Roman alphabet - these are Karels and Veps.

Tourism in Karelia

Karelia, having a favorable geographical location, unique natural and recreational resources, centuries-old cultural and historical heritage, is attractive for Russian and foreign tourists. Karelia is one of the most famous Russian territories in international tourism thanks to the presence of unique architectural, cultural and historical sites on the islands of Kizhi, Valaam and Solovki. They are included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and are a national treasure of Russia.

Karelia is the birthplace of Karelian-Finnish epic “Kalevala” (literary monument of world importance). There are preserved ancient Karelian, Vepsian, Pomor villages with distinctive architecture that are of great interest for fans of ethnographic tourism.

Almost one million hectares, or more than 5% of the total area of the region, are protected areas: the national parks “Paanajarvi” and “Vodlozersky”, “Kalevalsky”, the natural park “Valaam Archipelago”, preserves “Kivach” and “Kostomukshskiy”, 46 nature reserves, 108 natural monuments.

The Republic of Karelia attracts tourists with its pristine nature, low population density and competitive prices. In summer this region is popular with lovers of water tourism, travelers on bicycles and cars, fishermen and hunters. Recently equestrian tourism has begun to develop. In winter you have an opportunity to engage in all types of skiing, take part in a safari on dog or reindeer sledding, take a trip on snowmobiles.

Tourists visiting the western part of the republic, declared the border area, should have identification documents in possession for a possible passport control.

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Main Attractions of Karelia

• Kizhi Museum-Reserve on Kizhi Island in Lake Onega - the world famous monument of wooden architecture,
• Valaam Monastery on Valaam Island in Lake Ladoga,
• Solovki historical and cultural complex on Solovetsky Islands,
• The resort “Marcial Waters” - the first Russian spa resort, founded by decree of Peter the Great in 1719,
• Assumption Church (1774) in Kondopoga,
• The architecture of the town of Sortavala - northern Art Nouveau, neo-classicism, functionalism, Kivach Falls,
• Staryy Olonets and old Karelian huts in the village of Bolshaya Selga,
• Ancient villages: Sheltozero, Kinerma, Man’ga, Rubcheila, Korza,
• The architectural ensemble of Ilyinsky churchyard and Murom Monastery,
• The sites related to “Kalevala”: Voknavolok, Kalevala (Ukhta), Voinitsa,
• Military and historical attractions: the line of defense “Medvezhyegorsk”, “Mannerheim Line”,
• Kivach waterfall on the Suna River,
• Ruskeala waterfalls on the Tohmajoki River,
• Ruskeala marble quarry,
• Yukankoski waterfall on the Kulismayoki River,
• Kumio waterfall, 70 km north-west of Voknavolok,
• Northern Ladoga skerries,
• Mountain Vottovaara,
• White Sea petroglyphs - ancient pictures carved into the rocks near Belomorsk,
• Onega petroglyphs - images of the Neolithic period near Pudozh.

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Petrozavodsk

Founded in 1703, Petrozavodsk is an important centre of culture and industry in the North-West of Russia.

Petrozavodsk streets, squares and sights

Let us list some notable places in the historical center of the city.

Lenin Avenue

The main street of the city is Lenin Avenue, until 1918 – Borodinskaya street. The avenue stretches from the railway station to Onega Lake embankment. It contains residential and administrative buildings, restaurants, cafes and shops. • Train Station. Build in 1955 in the style of late neoclassicism, Petrozavodsk vokzal is decorated with columns of the Corinthian order and a 17-meter spire. • Former children's clinic, also known as the “Kareldrev” trust building. The two-story wooden building was constructed in 1935 in the Northern Art Nouveau style. • Pobeda cinema, a Soviet classicism building of 1950. • Trust "Karelles". A wooden building from the late 20s in the Art Nouveau style. • Hotel "Severnaya". Built in 1939 in the spirit of constructivism, it was heavily damaged during the Second World War. Restored in 1948 in the traditions of neoclassicism. • Catholic church (1904).

Lenin (Round) Square

Constructed in 1775 in the tradition of Russian classicism, buildings on the Round Square are the oldest ones in the city: • “Governor's House”, now the National Museum. At various times, governors and vice-governors of the Olonets province lived and worked there. • Government building, now the Ministry of Culture. Public offices, the district court, and the apartment of the governor general were located here. The bronze lions at the entrance were cast at the Alexander Factory in 1858 in honour of the arrival of Emperor Alexander II. • Lenin monument. Erected in 1933 on the site of the monument to Peter I, the granite statue of the Soviet leader is dressed in a winter coat and holds a winter hat in his hand. • Memorial complex “Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with the Eternal Flame”. Made of Shoksha red quartzite and gabbro-diabase, opened in 1969.

Karl Marx Avenue and Kirov (Cathedral) Square

Onega Lake embankment

Going down from Kirov Square to Lake Onega, one will found the monument to Peter the Great. Dedicated to the bicentenary of the Emperor’s birth, it was erected in 1873 on Round Square, where Lenin now stands. On the granite embankment of Lake Onega one can find gifts from the sister cities of Petrozavodsk, including unusual sculptural compositions made by modern architects from Duluth (USA), Varkaus (Finland), Umeå (Sweden), Mo and Rana (Norway), Neubrandenburg and Tübingen ( Germany), La Rochelle (France). Between the building of the Cosmos Petrozavodsk Hotel and the mouth of the Neglinka River a so-called Historical Quarter is located, where one can see several interesting wooden buildings of the 19th-20th centuries. Ducks and other waterfowl can be spotted at the mouth of the Neglinka River.

Petrozavodsk museums

The city has a number of museums, including:

• National Museum of the Republic of Karelia; • Museum of Fine Arts of the Republic of Karelia; • Exhibition hall of the Kizhi Museum-Reserve; • Repository of the Kizhi Museum-Reserve; • Children's Museum Center of the Kizhi Museum-Reserve; • Art gallery "Doll's House"; • Geology of the Precambrian Museum; • Gallery of industrial history of Petrozavodsk; • Maritime Museum "Polar Odyssey"; • Shop/museum "Shungite Center".

National Museum of the Republic of Karelia

The museum is situated in the historical building in the centre of the city. Its exhibitions are devoted to nature, archaeology, history, folklore and ethnography of Karelia. Address: Lenin Square, 1. Working hours (subject to change): from Tuesday till Sunday 10:00-18:00. Closed – Monday.

Museum of Fine Arts of the Republic of Karelia

The museum's exhibition includes works of Russian art of the 18th - early 20th centuries, decorative and applied arts, domestic art of the 20th century, ancient Russian art and art of Karelia of the 20th century. Among the exhibits, there are paintings by famous Russian artists, including I. Shishkin, I. Levitan, I. Aivazovsky and V. Polenov. The latter graduated from the Olonets Boys’ Gymnasium in 1863, located in this very building. There is a special exhibit displaying the art of Kalevala, the famous Karelian-Finnish epos. The museum hosts an important collection of Russian icons of the XV-XIX centuries. Among its highlights is the icon of Our Lady of Smolensk (early XVI century), taken from the village of Kinerma. Address: Karl Marx Avenue, 8. Working hours (subject to change): Tuesday-Wednesday, Friday-Sunday 10:00-18:00, Thursday 12:00-20:00. Closed – Monday.

Art gallery “Doll House”

Artist Tatyana Kalinina created this small private museum in 1999. The basis of the exhibition is a collection of designer dolls – mermaids, kikimoras, house spirits and other fairy tales’ characters. Address: La Rochelle Embankment, 13. Working hours (subject to change): from Monday till Saturday 12:00-17:00. Closed – Sunday.

Adventures, activities and a bit of culture on the scenic roads of the Russian north (September — April).

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This boat trip to Kizhi is available from mid May to mid October

• Travel to Kizhi Island by hydrofoil
• Explore historical wooden churches
• Enjoy nature and landscapes

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A summertime discovery tour, rich in historical insights, cultural and natural experiences.

• Three UNESCO World Heritage sites
• Famous Christian monasteries & traditional villages
• Steam train, marble canyon, Gulag heritage
• The White Sea, great European lakes of Ladoga & Onega

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Questions & Answers

How long does it take to get to petrozavodsk by car from finland and st. petersburg.

Getting by car from Helsinki in Finland to Petrozavodsk in Russia takes about 12-14 hours (distance ~730 km). . Getting by car from Joensuu in Finland to Petrozavodsk takes about 6-7 hours (distance ~360 km). Getting by car from St. Petersburg to Petrozavodsk takes about 6 hours (distance ~450 km). Should you need a private transfer from Finland or St. Petersburg to Petrozavodsk or vice versa, please don't hesitate to contact us.

The historical Karelian villages of Kinerma, Rubchoila and Manga. Description of the sights and excursions.

Petroglyphs of the White Sea are important monuments of the prehistoric rock-carving art.

Petroglyphs of Lake Onega are valuable examples of the prehistoric rock carving art on the territory of northern Russia.

Located in Taiga forest just 80 km from Petrozavodsk, Kivach Nature Reserve is one of the most visited nature reserves in Russia. The main highlight of the place is Kivach Falls.

Paanajarvi National Park is situated in the northern part of Karelia, Russia. The park is famous for the beauty of its landscapes, and it is rich in flora and fauna.

Vodlozersky National Park aims to preserve the natural enviroment and cultural heritage of Vodlozero Lake region.

The White Sea-Baltic Canal connects Lake Onega and the White Sea. Description, photos and construction history.

Ruskeala Mountain Park is a popular destination for many outdoor activities, including walking, boating, zip lining and snowmobiling.

Being home to an incredible collection of monuments of wooden architecture, Kizhi Island is a must visit attraction in Russia.

The White Sea is a great destination for nature lovers and excursionists.

Marcial Waters – old church of Apostle Peter and healing water springs in Karelia.

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