Karelia

4 natural wonders of Karelia If you’re interested in visiting Russia you should know that Karelia is famous for its charming nature and fascinating sights. That’s a perfect region to explore North Russia if you want to feel unity with nature: this place is rich in forests, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, mountains and has this special […]

Every June in Petrozavodsk teams from all over Karelia meet to take part in the Republican Festival of folk game kyykka “Karelian towns”. Our students also played this game, they did not become champions, but maybe next time…Who knows? Kyykka is an old folk Karelian game that was very popular in Karelian and also Finnish […]

Once the days become warmer and sunnier all Russians ahead to their dachas or just outside the city to make shashiki. Luckily, Karelia is a land of lakes, forests and just beautiful nature spots and there is no need to go far away from the city to enjoy nature and silence. Shashlik – this word […]

Discover Karelian culture throught the dance

Host families will show you how to have fun like locals

Students who’re going to study at “Enjoy Russian” school often ask how much money they need to bring with them to Russia

As says a popular Russian song: “Karelia will remain in my dreams forever”. What should you know when traveling to Karelia?

Do you want to meet the real Karelian Ded Moroz – Talvi Ukko, learn more about Sami people’s everyday life, and have fun with sled dogs or other northern animals? Visit Karelia with the “Enjoy Russian” language school!

Some people might presume that theater in Petrozavodsk is, to a certain extent, provincial. Students of the “Enjoy Russian” school went behind its curtains and were pleasantly surprised: it turned out, our Musical Theater has a lot to offer

Here is a story of how our students immersed into Russian folklore and made their own traditional Karelian dolls