Ruskeala, Rural settlement in Sortavalsky District, Russia.
The settlement lies at coordinates 61°55'51"N and 30°35'31"E, forming part of the Kaalamskoye rural settlement in the Republic of Karelia.
The region belonged to Finland's Viipuri Province until the conclusion of World War II, when it became part of the Sortavalsky District in Russia.
The marble quarries of Ruskeala supplied materials for numerous buildings in St Petersburg, including St Isaac's Cathedral and the Marble Palace.
Visitors reach the settlement through the international Blue Highway route, which connects Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia in the region.
The flooded quarries contain clear water reaching depths of 50 meters, with walls extending 460 meters in length and 100 meters in width.
Location: Kaalamskoye rural settlement
GPS coordinates: 61.93083,30.59194
Latest update: March 14, 2025 05:20
Ruskeala Mountain Park
1.7 km
Ruskeala waterfalls
2.4 km
Памятное место, где в июле 1941 г. размещался полевой штаб 168-й стрелковой дивизии (Рюттю)
14.6 km
Хозяйственная постройка (Рюттю)
12.4 km
Памятник советским воинам-освободителям (пушка), установленный в честь 25-летия освобождения Карелии от немецко-фашистских захватчиков (Хелюля)
22.5 km
Hämekoski railway bridge
19.8 km
Здание машинного зала с нижней плотиной (Хямекоски)
20.4 km
Harlu railway station building
21.9 km
Hämekoski hydroelectric power plant
20.4 km
Братская могила советских воинов, погибших в боях с фашистскими захватчиками (Хелюля)
20.8 km
Yanisyarvi railway station bridge
19.5 km
Glavnoye shosse, 20
22.7 km
Конюшня усадьбы Сомероя (Рюттю)
12.4 km
Деривационный канал (Хямекоски)
20.4 km
Jaskelajnen Dacha
19.4 km
Sahankoski hydroelectric power plant
4.4 km
Road bridge across Löytöoja
22.4 km
Комплекс построек скотного двора усадьбы Сомероя (Рюттю)
12.4 km
Дом жилой пристанционный и отдельно стоящая хозяйственная постройка Саракапильканена (Кааламо)
6.1 km
Railway bridge across Jänisjoki
20.7 km
Склад-пакгауз пристанционный (Кааламо)
6.1 km
Hämekoski Dam
20.5 km
Railway bridge across Löytöoja
22.5 km
Коровник усадьбы Сомероя (Рюттю)
12.5 km
Братская могила советских воинов, погибших в боях с фашистскими захватчиками (Рускеала)
433 m
WWII memorial in Harlu
22.6 km
Harlu new school
22.6 km
Karelian Zoo
12.3 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes