Kenozero National Park is located in the North-West of Russia, the site of UNESCO World Heritage status and ideally one of the most innate reflections of the country’s cultural and natural heritage richness. The landscape of the park, shaped by the colonizing of the Slavs from the 12th century, contains wooden villages and churches with “heavens,” painted entirely inside with complicated compositions. Local connections to nature in these sights combine Finno-Ugric forest culture and Slavic traditions.

Nature has created the picturesque Kenozero lake within the park, where land and connected water serve one purpose: to induce a serene ambiance. Within these tranquil settings is an ideal inspiration for all nature lovers, photographers, and those willing to seek that quietness within unspoiled beauty.

It was only in August 2024 when such visa-free entry into Russia was extended to 61 countries which include Argentina, Botswana, and Costa Rica. The move was consequently followed by numerous visitations from the international level to sites such as Kenozero National Park. It has become all open to a visitor-friendly Park, with tourists willing to explore the historical beauty and splendid landscapes in it.

Best Time to Visit Kenozero National Park

Summer (June to August): Balmy weather, with temperatures of up to 25°C (77°F), ideal for all outdoor activities to enjoy the park.
Autumn (September to October): It is neither hot nor bitter, which adds a calm and scenic mood with fewer tourists.

Increase in International Tourism

Kenozero National Park helps to increase the standards in the tourism sector in Russia. During the first half of the year of 2024, 1.8 mln. foreign tourists visited Russia – twice more foreigners boosted the number of visitors to the country than those the country lost to destinations in the Gulf States and across the Asia-Pacific region. The all-time high of 83.6 mln. tourists holidayed in Russia in just passed last year, that is 14.3% higher compared to the previous year. Travel industry contributed a bit below 3.5 per cent to the GDP of the country, that is about 3 trillion roubles.

With better access to the Russian Federation’s Kenozero National Park, the country not only fortifies its tourism industry but also shares its cultural and natural heritage with the world.