I took a Soviet steam train in Karelia | My expedition to the Far North of Russia starts!

There is one daily steam train left in Russia in the Republic of Karelia. It takes you to the mountain park Ruskeala in the North of the country, Let’s see what life looks like in Karelia, what local dishes you can try and how people entertain in the North. Time codes: 0:00 Starting my big expedition! 1:42 Good morning from the Republic of Karelia 2:18 Soviet-style apartment tour! 3:40 Friends reunion 4:20 Exploring the Sortavala town 5:14 Eli the fisher! 7:54 Local food to try 🍽 8:25 Ruskeala express - a steam train! 10:07 Inside the train 🚂 12:06 The restaurant car 13:18 Let’s explore the Ruskeala town 14:43 Underground marble cave! 16:14 Time to get back 17:22 I’m heading further north 📌 - Russian Speaking Club where you can practice the Russian language. Join us from any level ;)
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