Delve into Gal'ozero in Russia
Gal'ozero in the region of Kareliya is located in Russia - some 460 mi or ( 740 km ) North of Moscow , the country's capital .
Local time in Gal'ozero is now 11:02 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Moscow " with a UTC offset of 4 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Zabolotnaya, Vikshitsa, Spasskaya Guba, Leningrad, and Pogost. While being here, you might want to check out Zabolotnaya . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Gal'ozero ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Kivach waterfall
Kivach is a 10.7-m-high cascade waterfall in Russia. It is situated on the Suna River in the Kondopoga District, Republic of Karelia and gives its name to the Kivach Natural Reserve, founded in 1931. Kivach owes much of its fame to Gavrila Derzhavin, a Russian poet who was inspired by its "unruly stream" to write "Waterfall", one of the most important Russian poems of the 18th century. Many other eminent visitors followed Derzhavin to see the famed waterfall.
Located at 62.27 33.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Kivach Nature Reserve
Kivach is a 104.6 km² Russian nature reserve located in Kondopozhsky District of Republic of Karelia, which includes the famous 10.7 m Kivach waterfall on the Suna River. The reserve was established in 1931 to study and protect Karelian taiga. Its area was 20 km² before 1947, when it was extended to 103 km².
Located at 62.30 33.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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