Kizhi Island is located on Lake Onega in Karelia, 68 km from Petrozavodsk. Kizhi Island is a unique place (in Karelia). One of the main churches on the island was built without a single nail. The carpenter threw the axe into the lake so that no one would repeat the construction. On the island of Kizhi, you can learn about the people and culture of Karelia. The island makes a great impression. People can enjoy nature and architecture.

Kizhi island is located on lake Onega in Karelia, 68 km from Petrozavodsk. Kizhi island is a unique place in Karelia. One of the main churches on the island was built without a single nail. The Carpenter threw his axe into the lake so that no one would repeat the construction. On the island of Kizhi you can learn about the culture of Karelia, about how people lived and their values. The island makes a great impression on you/visitors. People can enjoy the nature and architecture of the island.