Kizhi is a must-see if travelling in Russia. It's not only a big wooden church, but a park in which you can see for yourself how people used to live in this area. The island is beautiful. They have english language audio-trours (rare in Russia). The boats to Kizhi leave from Petrozavodsk, but there is no competition. Be prepared to... More

Kizhi island is well worth the trip to Europe to marvel at its 22-dome 1722 Transfiguration farmer's church, and a smaller one for winter. There are many other traditional wooden buildings re-erected here too as a museum island. Be on deck as you approach, because sunshine is rare and you need to photograph it when you can. Note that the... More