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Kalevalsky National Park
Kalevalsky National Park is a national park in Russia, established in 2007, covering 743 km² (287 sq mi). It is the #38 largest of Russia's 64 national parks.
- Area
- 743 km²
- Established
- 2007
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- KAO · 119 km
Nearest airports to Kalevalsky National Park
- 1 KAO119 kmstraight line
- 2 KAJ143 kmstraight line
- 3 OUL229 kmstraight line
Kuusamo, FinlandMore about Kalevalsky National Park
Kalevalsky National Park is one of 64 national parks in Russia. It covers 743 km² (74,343 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #38 largest national park in Russia (0.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2007, 19 years ago — the first national parks in Russia date back to 1925. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Kalevalsky National Park
The closest airport is Kuusamo Airport (KAO), about 119 km away — around 2 h 35 min by car; alternatively Kajaani Airport (KAJ, 143 km). Other national parks within reach include Hossa National Park (111 km²), Hiidenportti National Park (45 km²), Syöte National Park (302 km²) and Paanajärvi National Park (1,045 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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