Valaam Islands

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf island group
gptkbp:accessibility by ferry or boat
gptkbp:administrativeDivision gptkb:Vyborgsky_District
gptkbp:area approximately 36 square kilometers
gptkbp:artifacts archaeological finds
gptkbp:artwork inspired artists and writers
gptkbp:biodiversity rich in plant and animal life
gptkbp:climate continental climate
humid continental climate
gptkbp:communityEvents local festivals and gatherings
gptkbp:communityInvolvement local residents engaged in preservation efforts
gptkbp:culturalEvents annual religious festivals
gptkbp:culturalHeritage museums and galleries
UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site_candidate
between_Russia_and_Finland
gptkbp:culturalSignificance important pilgrimage site
gptkbp:educationalPrograms environmental education initiatives
gptkbp:environmentalImpact impact of tourism on nature.
gptkbp:environmentalProtection conservation efforts in place
gptkbp:established Valaam_Monastery_in_the_14th_century
gptkbp:fauna variety of bird species
gptkbp:flora mixed forests
gptkbp:geographicalFeature hilly terrain
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures granite and gneiss rocks
gptkbp:hasLandmark scenic viewpoints and cliffs
gptkbp:historicalEvent site_of_battles_during_the_Great_Northern_War
gptkbp:historicalFigures associated with notable monks and saints
gptkbp:historicalPeriod historical trade routes
several preserved sites
stories of its past inhabitants
gptkbp:historicalRecords documented in historical texts
gptkbp:historicalResearch ongoing studies on its history
studies on ecology and history
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important religious site
traditional wooden churches
Finnish_and_Russian_cultures
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Valaam Islands
gptkbp:knownFor gptkb:Valaam_Monastery
gptkbp:localCuisine traditional_Russian_dishes
gptkbp:localEconomy based on tourism and fishing
gptkbp:localLegends protected area status
various local folklore
gptkbp:localSports traditional handicrafts
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Lake_Ladoga
gptkbp:majorIndustry gptkb:Valaam_village
gptkbp:naturalResources part of a nature reserve
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Russia
gptkbp:population around 200
gptkbp:region Republic of Karelia
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Christianity
gptkbp:seasonalActivities increased during summer months
hiking and boating in summer
gptkbp:surroundingArea numerous smaller islands
gptkbp:tourism popular tourist destination
gptkbp:transportation limited road access
gptkbp:waterManagement gptkb:Lake_Ladoga
gptkbp:wildlife popular for birdwatching
habitat for endangered species