Kizhi

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KIZHI

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Kizhi is the remains of a ancient Russian settlement
from the 16th century. It is on an island in the
northern part of Onezhskoye Lake in Karelia.

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It is a famous tourist attraction because of the beautiful
wooden churches and buildings that you can still see there.

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The buildings are impressive in size, design and the fact
that they were made without the use of a single nail or
metal pin.

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Each piece of woods fits perfectly into the next to form
these beautiful architectural masterpieces.

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The most impressive building is the Transfiguration
Church which has 22 domes. It dates from 1714.

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The Intercession Church has nine domes.It was built
in 1764.

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Bell tower
This beautiful wooden
bell
tower
dates
from1874.

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The museum of wooden architecture was opened in
Karelia in 1960. Other ancient wooden buildings from
other parts of Russia were moved to Kizhi so they could
all be in one place together.

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There are also a collection of wooden peasants’ houses,
mills, forges and stables at Kizhi. They each have a
display of the tools and household objects that people
would have used in the past.

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The visitors can get a real taste of life in the past.

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WELCOME TO KIZHI!