Zhukevich Elena Nikolaevna

My name is Elena, I was born and live in Karelia, and I am a guide to Karelia. Every time I say that I am from Karelia, everyone talks about their unfulfilled dreams. And I propose to make dreams come true.

About me - sociable, sociable, positive, I know how to work in a team.

35 years of total employment. I'm a teacher by training.

I have been doing local studies for over 20 years. I know about Karelia, if not all, then almost all. I have been to many places and I can tell you a lot. I have a professional tour guide diploma.

One of my hobbies is the Karelian costume. In my personal collection there are 6 Karelian sets (medieval, Karelian traditional peasant, Karelian wedding). The costumes are made correctly - these are exact replicas of the museums of the Republic of Karelia. I participate in historical festivals and reconstructions.

Professional animator and host. Holidays, children's parties, quests. I have a large base of props, animated suits and professional animation machines (foam gun, radio microphones, all for the SME, smoke machine, etc.) I constantly study animator art, go to master classes in St. Petersburg, Moscow, Petrozavodsk. I study online.

I cooperate with ANO Zaonezhskaya hut (I am proud that I was the face of the presentation video of Zaonezh hut), with the Association of Ethnocenters ECHO.

For 7 years I have been working on the patrimony of Karelian grandfather Moroz Talviukko (during the winter tourist season).

I am myself a fabulous character of RK. I'm Aunt Lappie. I am friends with many Russian fairy-tale characters - with Ustyuzhny Grandpa Frost, with the Kostroma Snow Maiden, with Kysh-Babai, Pakkaine, Lumi Taikuri, the Ural Snow Maiden.

I know many Karelian games and dances. We enjoy dancing and playing with our guests. I conduct master classes for guests on weaving the Karelian belt and okel from yarn by the method of twitching (primitive weaving), on the manufacture of the Karelian amulet, Karelian ritual and guard dolls. I'm working with birch bark.

I know many Karelian fairy tales, epics, rituals and customs.

My special passion is Karelian waterfalls. Therefore, in every excursion I try to acquaint guests with the wild waterfall of Karelia.

It's scary with me, but it's better to see it with your own eyes.

Karelia can be compared to a separate world that falls in love with itself from the first visit. Local sights are on everyone's ears - Kizhi, Ruskeala, Kivach ...

But there are special attractions that are not known to a wide range of tourists. Would you like to take a ride to Laskel via Leppasurya on Syuskyärvi? This is a very interesting route!!

We will get acquainted with non-tourist Karelia, walk along secret trails, see wild waterfalls, enjoy the noise of the Shiver, climb local voori and brews, go down to the galleries of Rogoselga.

I'll show you abandoned Finnish farms, mill dams.

We will visit the existing hydroelectric power plants, which were built by the Finns almost 100 years ago.

I will show you the Karelian chapels of the 17th and 18th centuries, Finnish Lutheran churches that miraculously survived two wars.

We ourselves will get a semi-precious stone garnet almandine, go down to the shungite tunnel, try martial water at the first Russian resort.

And the most famous island in Lake Onega can be reached in summer by boat or skiing in winter!

I know a place where from the mainland to the island of Kizhi only 800 meters.

We will treat you to a real herbal Karelian tea, try sandwiches with mushroom caviar and fried ragweed.

On the shore of the lambushka we are waiting for a photo shoot in Karelian traditional outfits.

They won't tell you that on the internet! They won't give you a try.

I will also answer all questions related to hikes, such as: "Where is and how to get to the galleries of Kolatselga?", "How much is a ticket to the Museum at the Master" or to the "Mountain of Filin?", "A master class on the Karelian gate is possible?", "How many waterfalls can you see in one day?", "Where does Karelian grandfather Froz live?"

What can I do for you:

• meeting at the airport or railway station, recreation center
• transfer
• I will help you choose your place of residence (I will take into account all your wishes).
• I will suggest cafes and restaurants with delicious cuisine, as well as I can offer homemade lunches and dinners.
• Individual tours, including multi-day tours
• development of a route for independent travel
• Guide on the route for large groups and one family
• photo-tour
• powerhouse
• master class on the manufacture of Karelian amulet, Karelian doll, okele. And also a cooking master class.
• I'll teach you Karelian dance games.
• Animation work - I will hold a thematic party
• I will provide Karelian costumes for a photo shoot.
• landing on a wild beach or island, provide tourist equipment (tents, mats, sleeping bags, boilers, etc.)
• I will tell Karelian tales, tales, stories. I will tell you about Karelian traditions and customs
• I will tell you the routes for families with children
• I will take into account all your wishes and suggestions
• I will help with the organization of walks to Ladoga skerries, Valaam Island, operating and abandoned lighthouses
• I will introduce you to Zaonezhye, we will get to Kizhi Island by boat (from the mainland to the island only 800 meters). We will walk on a unique island, get acquainted with the Pudoga and Vepsky sectors.
• Event tourism. I will tell you the time of Karelian festivals, unique original Karelian events (Kalitki Festival, Sleeping Villages Festival, Axe Festival, Humor Festival, Fish Festival, Birthday of Talviukko...)

The time and place of the start of the excursions, their duration and route, are all discussed individually. Based on your wishes and interests.

An individual tour is a trip, always created specifically for your interests.