Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 16 hours ago

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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

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