Onega petroglyphs (tourist complex)

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2024: Construction begins

In Karelia, the construction of the Onega Petroglyphs tourist complex, worth ₽1,4 billion, has begun. The project is being implemented within the framework of the federal target program for the development of the region. This became known on September 23, 2024. According to the approved concept, it is planned to create a visit center, berths for small vessels and repair roads to archaeological sites, which will increase the accessibility of this cultural heritage.

According to RBC, the head of the Republic of Karelia Artur Parfenchikov confirmed that the construction of the complex will take place in stages and will be completed by 2027. Within the framework of the project, it is planned to improve the territory near the village of Karshevo, where a visit center will be built. Also, berthing facilities will be erected on the territory of the complex at the mouth of the Chernaya River and in Karshevo itself. In addition to this, the regional government intends to repair the road from the village of Karshevo to the Besov nos tract and build a modular center with a summer cafe, a souvenir shop and a house for the complex's caretaker.

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According to the Minister of Economic Development of Karelia Oleg Ermolaev, the infrastructure development of objects included in the UNESCO World Heritage List will become an important part of the project. Onega petroglyphs, which are 5-6 thousand years old, include more than 1200 rock paintings and attract about 4 thousand tourists a year. According to Ermolaev, the potential to increase the tourist flow is much greater, especially after the completion of work to improve transport accessibility and improve the territory.

According to the plans, the development of tourist infrastructure involves not only road repairs, but also the creation of places for tourists to relax. A modular center with an indoor souvenir trading area and a stopping complex will be built in Besovy Nosu. These measures are aimed at providing comfortable conditions for visitors and attracting more tourists to the cultural heritage site.^[1]

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