Aulene's  Eighth Birthday

Solovetsky Island does not have rivers, but it has hundreds of lakes. In the 16th century, monks started to connect lakes with canals. This system of lakes and canals was used as a fresh water resource, for transport and cargo transportation purposes. Nowadays, a good active and eco tour by rowing boats with opportunities to enjoy the nature of the Island is available.

The main Monastery facility Walls and 8 towers of the Kremlin were built of giant wild boulders and reach up to 6 meters thick. Household structures, churches and cathedrals are situated inside, under the Kremlin protection. The museum of the Gulag camp is also situated within the Kremlin.
 

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