From the Middle Ages, Priozersk was known as Korela to Russians and Käkisalmi to Karelians and Finns. The town was a part of Vodskaya pyatina of the Novgorod Republic. Novgorod taxation documents from 1500 list 183 houses in Korela, suggesting a...

Yalkala Historical and Ethnographic Museum is a hidden gem located in the Vyborgsky District of Russia. This museum offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the rich history and culture of the region through its extensive collection of artifac...