Karelian language classes are now offered in two places in the world: Joensuu and Petroskoi, Russia. The Joensuu region’s strong Karelian cultural heritage has been the driver behind the new ...

The Karelian Language Society (KKS) will be asked to repay misused state subsidies for the years 2017-2019, the Ministry of Culture and Education decided on Thursday. According to a ministry audit, ...

Novaya Vkladka published an article about the Tver Karelians, a minority group in Russia whose population has decreased 50 times in the last 100 years. Global Voices translated the article and is ...

Lori/Legion-Media A tiny village in Karelia survives, thrives, preserves its heritage and even welcomes tourists, particularly to savour their special ‘kalitka’ pies. "You won't find any authentic ...

"You won't find any authentic kalitka pies in Petrozavodsk," a woman tells me as we get in line at a food shop. "There aren't any traditional Karelian pastries here." The implication is that the ...