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Monday
May 31, 2021
Monday
June 7, 2021

The expedition: Ladoga

Duration

Total days:8Cruise days: 8

Team level

Еxperienced, Beginners

Activity level

Moderate

Event Language

Russian
The expedition: Ladoga
About event

Start:Lakhdenpokhya, Republic of Karelia, Russia

Finish:Lakhdenpokhya, Republic of Karelia, Russia

The expedition: Ladoga

The trip will start and finish in Lakhdenpokhya.

The main attraction of this trip is the Valaam Monastery.

The founders of monasticism on Valaam are considered Saints Sergius and Herman of Valaam. The earliest documentary evidence of the monastery dates back to the 14th century. The monastery was repeatedly ravaged by the Swedes. In the 18th century, under Abbot Nazaria, the Sarov monastery charter was introduced on Valaam. The Valaam Monastery reached its peak in the 19th century. under Abbot Damascus. Until 1917 Valaam Monastery was one of the largest Russian monasteries, it was called North Athos. By 1917, there were 21 churches (15 stone and 6 wooden ones) with 26 altarpieces, 22 chapels on Valaam; the total number of brethren was 600 monarchs and 86 workers; there were small industries (resin, brick, candle, tanneries, various workshops), a farm, gardening, horticulture, fishing, handicrafts flourished. The Valaam Monastery possessed an extensive archive and library, and was famous for its singing traditions.

Events schedule

  • May 31, 2021

    The trip will start and finish in Lakhdenpokhya

    The main attraction of this trip is the Valaam Monastery.

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Location

Ladoga lake

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