Carelian
Carelian refers to a specific historical and cultural region located in Eastern Finland and Northwestern Russia. This area is broadly understood to encompass the historical provinces of Karelia. Historically, the region has been a borderland, influenced by both Finnish and Russian cultures, and has experienced periods of conflict and cooperation between various powers.
The Finnish part of Karelia is divided into North Karelia and South Karelia, which are administrative regions
The Russian part of Karelia is the Republic of Karelia, a federal subject of Russia. This region
Throughout history, Karelia has been a contested territory, with its borders shifting due to various wars and