Üksteieenast
Üksteieenast is a small coastal settlement located in the municipality of Leningradka in the western part of the Republic of Karelia. The name is derived from the old Karelian words “üks” meaning “one” and “teieenast” meaning “bridge”, reflecting the village’s historical role as a single-bridge crossing over the Uti River into the mainland.
First documented in the 18th century, Üksteieenast developed as a trading post where fishmongers, timber merchants,
Üksteieenast is part of the May 18th district and falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Leningradka
The area surrounding Üksteieenast has been designated as part of the Karelian National Park since 1994, providing