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Karelia-Kizhi (07.2008)

Karelia, Russia - Stretching from the White Sea coast to the Gulf of Finland, Karelia contains the two largest lakes in Europe, Lake Ladoga and Lake Onega. Kizhi Island on Lake Onega, famous for its 22 domed Transfiguration Church, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Traditional weaving demonstration.
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Traditional weaving demonstration.

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  • Fishing on Lake Onega.
  • View of Kizhi Island & the Transfiguration Church from Lake Onega.
  • View of Kizhi from Lake Onega.
  • Picture perfect. Transfiguration Church. (Kizhi, Karelia)
  • The Transfiguration Church is about 37 meters tall (just over 121 feet), making it one of the tallest log structures in the world
  • 22 domed Transfiguration Church, 1714 - a UNESCO World Heritage sight. (Kizhi, Karelia)
  • A dream fulfilled.
  • A glorious day in a glorious place.
  • Detail of how wooden domes are constructed without nails.
  • Kizhi chapel.
  • Wooden architecture and gull.
  • This wooden building was the home of a rich peasant.
  • Lake Onega
  • Pastoral scene.
  • Wild flowers (blue). (Kizhi)
  • Wild flowers (pink). (Kizhi)
  • Lososinka River. (Karelia, Russia)
  • Working in the fields.
  • Traditional weaving demonstration.
  • Traditional Russian stove.
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