Karelia

Karelia is not only a land of crystal clear blue lakes, white water rivers, voiceful forests, and steep cliffs, but also a grand and one of its kind reserve of folk arts and crafts, treasury of historic poetry and traditions reach with unique historic monuments preserving the history and culture of northern people.
When planning a trip to this remarkable place you should include in you rout a visit to the following historic and cultural places of Karelia.

Solovetskie Islands in the White Sea with its unique nature and eventful history and Solovetsky Monastery.
Valaam archipelago that includes fifty islands in the Northern part of the Ladoga lake known not only for its unique natural beauty, but also for the ancient Valaam Monastery. 
Museum of wooden architecture and traditional culture of people of Karelia, Kizhi, situated on several islands of the Onega Lake.

Kivach, which is the most well known waterfall of Karelia in the centre of likely-named reserve and is the second largest European valley waterfall.  The Marcial Waters resort established by Peter the Great is also of great interest.