Kalevala, Urban settlement in Republic of Karelia, Russia.
Kalevala is an urban-type settlement in the Republic of Karelia, a remote northern region characterized by forests and natural landscape. The community sits within the Kalevalskoye administrative area and maintains basic infrastructure for its residents.
The settlement was founded in 1552 and has existed for over four centuries in this remote northern territory. Through the ages, it has maintained its role as a community in one of Russia's least accessible regions.
The settlement maintains traditional Russian administrative structures while incorporating regional influences from the Republic of Karelia into daily life.
The settlement is reachable by regional roads and forest routes, though conditions may vary by season. Visitors should expect basic amenities and plan accordingly for a remote northern location.
This northern settlement represents one of Russia's specialized administrative categories, combining urban functions with a smaller population scale.
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