Petrozavodsk Things to Do

You're interested in Russian language, but don't have enough time and don't want to get it boring...
So, in Petrozavodsk there is school "Enjoy Russian", where you'll be able to study Russian in interesting active method (Russian in Russian!), live in real Russian family and eat Russian cuisine, have cultural program (visit almost all famous sights of Karelia), have informal cultural program with Russian students (i.e. visiting museums, night clubs, different parties, "hand-made" theater:)

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If you are not into these equipments you should still at least visit the Ferris wheel.
While buying a ticket you have to know what equipment you will use. So if you are not able speak any Russia it’s good idea to take a picture of guidance board of the equipment or write the name down.

Preparation for the construction started in 1825. The main works were made by peasant's artels from different uyezds of Olonetsky province. Building materials are: stone, wood, lime.

Stone works masters were managed by Pjetro Karlo Moderni (he has Italian backgrounds)
Decorations works were made by master Vikula Jevstafjev, from St. Petersburg.
The roof works were made by Kholmogorsky (master Chernayaev)

The church was built under participation of the whole city and even the whole province and by the early 1832 the construction had been accomplished.

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Not far from Petrozavodsk center, for those who like to walk, there are many woods.

I've been walking there during winter, lot of snow and not bad weather, really beatutiful.
This is the best way to feel the nature in winter, bring something warm to drink and maybe something to eat, make sure you have the right clothes and shoes to walk in the snow.

Stop somwhere and have a look around, enjoy the view.

Petrozavodsk memorial to fallen soldiers in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War against Nazi Germany.

Stop to say a little pray for those who have lost their lives during WW, really nice to see the flame burning in the dark.

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Walking around the Onega lake in winter it's really nice.
Everything is covered in bright white snow and the lake is frozen, giving you the idea that both sides of the lake are connected all together.

Of course be careful because the road might be really slippery.
But, on a sunny day, and why not, even on a not so warm day, take a walk around the lake and look around, it's really impressive and nice to see everything in white, fresh air and blue sky.

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In winter, specially during the student's day (25 of january), in Petrozavodsk is available an ice skating place.

This day is also called Tatiana's day, and expect really a lot of people.
The entrance is for free and you have the chance to rent the necessary equipment on site, but again expect many people to be there.

Borscht (also Borsht or Borschch) is a traditional soup from Eastern Europe, where prominence is given to Beetroot and other vegetables and meat.

2 variations of this soup are possible, hot and cold.
Really tasty, with fantastic flavors. The color is deep red due to the beetroot.

Even if in general you don't like soups (like me), i really suggest to try it once, delicious, specially in cold winter days when you come back home.

Absolutely not difficult to make at home, can also be served with sour cream to complete the delicious dish.

Here's how to make it: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Borscht