Ilya Timin/RIA Novosti The native inhabitants of the Republic of Karelia, one of Russia’s most beautiful regions located along the border with Finland, are seeking ways to maintain their traditional ...

Novaya Vkladka published an article about the Tver Karelians, a minority group in Russia whose population has decreased 50 times in the last 100 years. Global Voices translated the article and is ...

Lori/Legion-Media A tiny village in Karelia survives, thrives, preserves its heritage and even welcomes tourists, particularly to savour their special ‘kalitka’ pies. "You won't find any authentic ...

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