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Petrozavodsk
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faq.subtitle Petrozavodsk
By train from St. Petersburg (5 hours) or Moscow (16 hours). Flights from Moscow. By car 430km from St. Petersburg.
By boat from Petrozavodsk (1.5 hours). Round-trip about 2300₽, island entrance 650₽. Season May-September.
June-August for White Nights and Kizhi navigation. September for autumn colors. Winter for Northern Lights and skiing.
Kizhi Island (UNESCO), Lake Onega, Kivach Waterfall, Ruskeala Park, Northern Lights (winter).
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Petrozavodsk
Book Kizhi tickets in advance during season — boats fill up quickly.
Try kalitki — traditional Karelian pastries with various fillings.
White Nights in June — sun doesn't set, bring an eye mask for sleeping.
Take Lastochka train from St. Petersburg — comfortable, fast, and inexpensive.
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Weather
Average temperature by month
Now
12°
12°72%3 м/с
Today
13°7°
13°7°Tomorrow10°4°
10°4°Tue15°5°
15°5°Wed11°3°
11°3°Thu11°2°
11°2°Fri13°3°
13°3°Sat12°4°
12°4°-7°
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-6°
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6°
-1°Apr
14°
4°May
19°
9°Jun
21°
12°Jul
19°
11°Aug
13°
6°Sep
6°
1°Oct
0°
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-4°
-10°Dec
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35 ₽~0.47 $
Yandex Go
Extensive network covers the city. Operates 6AM-11PM.
location.transport.trolleybus
35 ₽~0.47 $
Yandex Go
Historic system. Several lines in center.
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150 ₽~2.0 $
Yandex Go
Inexpensive. Most rides 100-200₽. To airport about 500₽.
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1100 ₽~14.7 $
RZD
Trains from St. Petersburg (5h Lastochka) and Moscow (16h overnight).
location.transport.ferry
2300 ₽~30.7 $
Boats to Kizhi Island (1.5 hours). Seasonal May-September.
| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
|---|---|---|---|
location.transport.bus | 35 ₽ ~0.47 $ | Yandex Go | Extensive network covers the city. Operates 6AM-11PM. |
location.transport.trolleybus | 35 ₽ ~0.47 $ | Yandex Go | Historic system. Several lines in center. |
location.transport.taxi | 150 ₽ ~2.0 $ | Yandex Go | Inexpensive. Most rides 100-200₽. To airport about 500₽. |
location.transport.train | 1100 ₽ ~14.7 $ | RZD | Trains from St. Petersburg (5h Lastochka) and Moscow (16h overnight). |
location.transport.ferry | 2300 ₽ ~30.7 $ | — | Boats to Kizhi Island (1.5 hours). Seasonal May-September. |
