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Step into the viking age in Karelia (VIDEO)
Gateway to Russia
Aug 26 2026
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At the Bastion Historical Park in Sortavala, visitors can immerse themselves in the Viking Age and explore the life, crafts and culture of the early Middle Ages.
Музей эпохи викингов Крепость чёрного медведя
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