Culture: It is the cultural center of the Northern Veps (a Finno-Ugric people).
There is a Vepsian ethnographic museum (since 1967) and a Vepsian folk choir (since 1936).
History: First mentioned around 1453–1543.
It was the center of a Vepsian national volost (1994–2004).
Occupied by Finland during WWII (1941–1944).
Sights: Vepsi architecture, wooden buildings (including a barn in the Kiži Museum), church, and monuments.
The village is located in a historically protected area.
Current situation: Small village focusing on the preservation of the Vepsi language, culture, and nature (including the recent fight against tourist development at the lake).
In short: a picturesque, historic Vepsi village that symbolizes the indigenous culture of Karelia.
Ideal for culture and nature lovers.
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