Valaam
in Republic of Karelia, Russia
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Kitee Airport (61 mi) - Savonlinna Airport (76 mi)
- Joensuu Airport (98 mi)
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Pulkovo Airport (112 mi)
- Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments (Unesco heritage, 102 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 61.387 and 30.950 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 61° 23' 13" and E 30° 57' 0"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Ruble - RUB
- Spoken languages:
- Russian, Tatar, Komi, Chechen, Chuvash, Bashkir
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 10:34 AM (Thursday)
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow
- UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 4:40 am and 9:05 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga - References
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 4,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Russia.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Russia. Last Update: 2024-05-01 08:01:32
Delve into Valaam
Valaam in Republic of Karelia with it's 200 habitants is located in Russia about 457 mi (or 735 km) north-west of Moscow, the country's capital town.
Current time in Valaam is now 10:34 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Moscow with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 4 airports close to Valaam, of which one is a larger airport. The closest is airport we know is Kitee Airport in Finland in a distance of 61 mi (or 98 km). The closest airport in Russia is Pulkovo Airport in a distance of 112 mi (or 98 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments in a distance of 102 mi (or 163 km), South.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Tohmajaervi, Kitee, Ilomantsi, Pyhaeselkae and Parikkala. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 47 °F
| Morning Temperature | 2°C / 35 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 8°C / 46 °F |
| Night Temperature | 3°C / 37 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 58% |
| Air Pressure | 1024 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from South-West |
| Cloud Conditions | Broken clouds, covering 80% of sky |
| General Conditions | Broken clouds |
Friday, 3rd of May 2024
4°C (38 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.
Saturday, 4th of May 2024
6°C (44 °F)
4°C (38 °F)
Rain and snow, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Sunday, 5th of May 2024
4°C (40 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Light snow, gentle breeze, broken clouds.
Videos from this area
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о. Валаам на Ладожском озере (Valaam Island in Lake Ladoga)
VALAAM. Валаам-жемчужина Ладоги.
Ladoga Valaam. Церковные песнопения Братии Валаамского монастыря.
Tours-TV.com: Valaam Monastery
Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Savior on the island of Valaam in Lake Ladoga is one of the most ancient cloisters in Russia, founded according the legend as far back as X cent.. Russia...
Northern Athos
A collection of photographs of Valaam Monastery in Russia. The chanting is from the album by the same name by the Valaam Brotherhood Choir of this monastery.
Валаам. валаамский монастырь внутри. фото и видео
http://kak-chto-gde.ru/kak/valaam-poezdka-na-valaam-samostoyatelno-foto-i-video.html Где -то около часа плавания, пройдено несколько малых острово...
Putin rechaza el saludo protocolario de un monje
Valaam (Rusia), 8 agosto (CERESTV) El presidente Vladimir Putin mostró su sorpresa y enfadado cuando un monje ortodoxo se inclinó ante él para intentar besarle la mano, durante una visita...
Tours-TV.com: Skete of the Smolensk icon of Our Lady
Skete of the Smolensk icon of Our Lady, founded on the southern extremity of the Skitsky Island in the beginning of 20th century, is known for its church in the Pskov architectural style. Russia...
Студия НЕОФИТ. фильм 5. Суровый край (2003)
фильм о Спасо - Преображенском Валаамском ставропигиальном мужском монастыре Documentary film about Valaam monastery.
Летающий стержень на 44 секунде (Россия, Республика Карелия, о. Валаам 25.08.2013)
Flying rod 44 seconds (Russia, Republic of Karelia, island Valaam, 25.08.2013)
Tours-TV.com: Skete of the Konevskaya icon of Our Lady
Skete of the Konevskaya icon of Our Lady, with its modest wooden church, is located on the shore of Hegumen Lake, the largest of three quiet picturesque inland lakes. Russia : Republic of Karelia...
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Valaam Monastery
The Valaam Monastery, or Valamo Monastery is a stauropegic Orthodox monastery in Russian Karelia, located on Valaam, the largest island in Lake Ladoga, the largest lake in Europe.
Valaam
Valaam, also known historically by the Finnish name Valamo, is an archipelago in the northern portion of Lake Ladoga, lying within the Republic of Karelia, Russian Federation. The total area of its more than 50 islands is 36 km². The largest island is also called Valaam. It is best known as the site of the 14th century Valaam Monastery and for its natural beauty. In the 12th century, the islands were a part of the Novgorod Republic.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Valaam.
- Tohmajaervi
- Kitee
- Ilomantsi
- Pyhaeselkae
- Parikkala
- Saint Petersburg
- Simpele
- Raeaekkylae
- Joensuu
- Kontiolahti
- Savonranta
- Liperi
- Ruokolahti
- Savonlinna
- Enonkoski
- Lieksa
- Polvijaervi
- Imatra
- Outokumpu
- Juuka
- Heinaevesi
- Sulkava
- Rantasalmi
- Puumala
- Lappeenranta
- Nurmes
- Tuusniemi
- Velikiy Novgorod
- Taipalsaari
- Kaavi
Valaam › North: Карелия, Valaam (source)
Valaam › South: Карелия, Valaam (source)
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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Valaam, Valamo, Валаам
