Petrozavodsk Travel Guide

 AlyaM Says:  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... 

 TarjaH Says:  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... 

 ealgisi Says:  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... 

 ealgisi Says:  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... 

 ealgisi Says:  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. 

 ealgisi Says:  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... 

 brazwhazz Says:  There are many reasons Hotel Karelia should not be liked, with its monstrous figure ruining the waterfront and its prices being out of reach for the budget traveller.However, come lunchtime, the "business lunch" concept (very common in Russia) kicks in, and Hotel Karelia's... 

 ealgisi Says:  Russian people are mostly used to travel by train, and it doesn't surprise me since the train system in Russia is well developed, comfortable and for sure less expensive than taking an airplane.For people who are interested in experiencing Russian culture, a trip using the... 

 ealgisi Says:  Coming from the Western Europe, we are more used to drink coffee, for us coffee is like a cult, part of our culture.Arriving in Russia, i was really impressed, people don't drink coffee so much, sometimes at all, but they consume liters of tea, and believe me, thea is really... 

 ealgisi Says:  Reading around tips about Russia in general, what i found common between the travelers are tips about Police "stealing" your passport and asking you for money to get it back.This (i would call it myth) is absolutely wrong, or not right anymore, i don't know.Most of those... 

 ealgisi Says:  The most common European emergency number 112 (following Directive 2002/22/EC: Universal Service Directive) and also standard on GSM mobile phones. 112 is used in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,...