Lovozero

Lovozero or Luyavvir is the fourth largest lake in the Murmansk region, lying in the very center of the Kola Peninsula. The west bank of the tectonic lake is limited by the mountains of Lovozer tundra. The lake belongs to the basin of the Barents Sea and is connected with it by the flowing Voronya River. It has a heavily indented coastline. Translated from the Sami language Lovozero – “elusive lake”. In addition, it is often called the center of Russian Lapland.

The most interesting and picturesque southern part of the lake – deep bay Motka-guba and wooded islands. Lovozero is rich in bays, capes and islands (about 140). Conventionally, it can be divided into several parts connected by narrow straits. In 1970, the Serebryanska HPP was built on the Voronya River, originating in Lovozer. Since then, the lake is considered a reservoir.

Lovozero freezes, as a rule, in early November, and the icebreaker begins in early May.

Tourists are also attracted by the rivers flowing into Lovozero - Tsaga, Kurga and Athanasia. In the nearby village of Lovozero, founded in 1574, lives the indigenous population of the peninsula - the Sami.