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Petrozavodsk city is the capital of Karelia, a republic of Russian Federation. The city stands on the shore of Onego Lake.
One can get to Petrozavodsk via Moscow or Saint-Petersburg. You can get here from Moscow and Saint-Petersburg either by plane or by train. The most comfortable train from(to) Moscow is called "Karelia". There are regular flights from Helsinki to Petrozavodsk, directly. So, you can get here via Finland (Helsinki), also. The capital of Karelia has got various hotels, so you can choose one for your taste. The variety of numbers is large, also. Cheap, more expensive and even luxury ones are available. But, to be sure you'll get a suitable number in a hotel you liked, it is strictly recommended to book it beforehand. Thousands of tourists arrive to Petrozavodsk each summer and stay in the city.
The capital of Karelia is famous for its history, which has begun three hundred years ago, during the Great Northern War between Russia and Sweden. Picturesque architectural and other monuments can tell a lot about the foundation and history of the city. Petrozavodsk State University (PetrSU) is one of the largest universities of Russian North-West. A lot of international students live in the city and study here. Petrozavodsk is the main port of Onego Lake, where ships from different seas and directions sail, and the tourist center of Karelia. To the top
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