Delve into Petkola in Russia
Petkola in the region of Kareliya is a city in Russia - some 473 mi or ( 761 km ) North-West of Moscow , the country's capital .
Current time in Petkola is now 10:52 PM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Moscow " with a UTC offset of 4 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Leningrad, Rovnoye, Pskov, Okunevo, and Veliky Novgorod. While being here, make sure to check out Leningrad . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Petkola ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Khiytola
Khiytola is a settlement in Lakhdenpokhsky District of the Republic of Karelia, Russia, and the railroad junction of the Vyborg–Joensuu and Saint Petersburg–Hiitola railroads. Before the Winter War it was a municipality of the Viipuri province of Finland.
Located at 61.24 29.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Kilpola
Kilpola is an island 6 x 8 km among the skerries in the northwestern part of the Lake Ladoga, in Lakhdenpokhsky District of Republic of Karelia, connected to the mainland by a bridge. It is composed of granite hills rising up to about 60 m. above sea-level (55 m above the level of the lake) and covered by Scots Pine forest. There are several lakes on the island.
Located at 61.18 29.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Lake Yastrebinoye
Lake Yastrebinoye (lit. Hawk Lake; Finnish: Haukkajärvi, lit. Hawk Lake) is a 2 km long lake in Priozersky District of Leningrad Oblast, close to the border with the Republic of Karelia, in the northernmost part of the Karelian Isthmus, 10 km from the railway station Kuznechnoye. The lake is situated in a depression between steep outcrops of granite rocks of the Baltic Shield, which are a popular climbing area.
Located at 61.16 29.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Elisenvaara
Elisenvaara is a settlement in Lakhdenpokhsky District of the Republic of Karelia, Russia, and an important station of the Vyborg-Joensuu railroad. The station is also linked by railway to Savonlinna, Finland. The settlement has an approximate population of 686 people. The settlement grew around the railroad junction, with railroad connections to Vyborg, Sortavala, Lappeenranta and Savonlinna.
Located at 61.41 29.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Kuznechnoye
Kuznechnoye is an urban locality in the northern part of Priozersky District of Leningrad Oblast, located on the Karelian Isthmus. Population: 4,458; 4,738; 5,017. Kuznechnoye developed around a large granite quarry and processing plant (now belonging to JSC Granit-Kuznechnoye). Kuznechnoye is also an important station of the Saint Petersburg-Khiytola railroad, being the final destination of many passenger trains coming from Finlyandsky Rail Terminal of St.
Located at 61.12 29.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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