South Karelia: Ruskeala and surroundings

On the way from Petrozavodsk to Ruskeala Mountain Park (250 km) in an interesting and fascinating form with visual materials, I will tell about the history of Karelia from ancient volcanoes to the present day, reveal the secrets and highlights of our republic, answer any questions. You will learn about ancient volcanoes, glaciers and Sami, the first inhabitants of our lands.

Then we will plunge into the Karelian culture, have a snack in the cafe with delicious gates, learn the difference between the Karelian and Finnish languages, talk about the Kingdom of Sweden and the history of Russian-Finnish relations, when the territory of South Karelia changed hands, and catch the Finnish radio.

First of all, we will stop for a photo shoot on the shore of Lake Ladoga near the House of Composers.

Next we will see the waterfalls of Achinkoski. This is the largest threshold of the cascade of plain Ruskeal waterfalls, of which there are as many as four on the Tohmayoki River. Near the waterfalls there is an ecological trail, part of which runs along cable bridges directly above the seething waterfalls. You can also see the locations of the filming of the films “And the Dawns Are Quiet Here” and “The Dark World”.

At the entrance to the mountain park, I will tell you how marble was mined in the old days, I will give all the instructions, maps and tips for an independent walk through the park so that you have time for photos and no one is in a hurry. Now Ruskeala in Karelia is a popular tourist attraction with a rich choice of entertainment and natural beauty.

In the mountain park you can:

• Walk around the famous Ruskelian canyon, framed by marble,
• Looking for a photo shoot in an Italian quarry,
• descend into the abandoned galleries,
• to see the Ruskeal failure, and
• Look at the retro train and eat in the dining car.

On the way back, we will listen to Karelian music, watch Karelian films, guess Karelian riddles (if you do not fall asleep from an excess of oxygen entering the blood) and return to the capital of Karelia.

Total route length: 512 km (approximately 6 hours on the way) with sanitary stops.

The route runs along the ideal federal highway E-105 Kola and A-121 Sortavala.

For an additional fee, a trip to the “Garden of Stones” (Puicolla), Karelian Zoo, Sortavala, Mount Paaso is also possible.

Travel is suitable for both adults and families with children.

• Transfer on a comfortable car Volkswagen Polo 2019
• Author's excursion and travel information about Karelia and sights along the route
• Distribution and information materials
• Mineral water "Karelian pearl"
• Baby booster and child seat

Not included in the price:

• Entrance ticket to the Ruskeala Mountain Park is 650 rubles. Adults 60+ – 450 rubles. Students 450 rubles. Schoolboy 400 rubles.

Optional costs:

• Walk along the ecotrail at the waterfalls of Achinkoski - 500х. Children (from 8 to 16 years inclusive) - 400 rubles. Man. Full-time students - 400 rubles. Man. Pensioners - 400 rubles. Man. Large families - 400 rubles. chela
• Lunch is possible in a cafe on the territory of the Mountain Park, by agreement, a comprehensive lunch is possible in the Lutheran Church of Ruskeala (600 rubles).