Outstanding citizens of Karelia - heroes of the past and the present

Karelia is famous not only for its beautiful places and picturesque views, but also for the honorable inhabitants of the region, who have made a significant contribution to world and Russian culture, history, sports, etc. The Republic of Karelia is full of talents. Prominent citizens of the region are writers, poets, athletes, war veterans, labor veterans, artists and other people who deserve to be honored and respected.

Great writers of Karelia

1. Antti Timonen. A folk writer who dedicated his life to folklore, was born in 1915 in the Kalevala region. The writer's surroundings could not but affect his work. Rune singers and storytellers were only a small part of the writer’s acquaintances. The honorary citizen of Karelia began to engage in literary activities in the 30s of the XX century. The first printed work was released in 1933.
2. Outstanding citizens of Karelia are also talented poets. The most famous of them is Vladimir Morozov. Despite the short life, which lasted only 26 years, the poet left an indelible mark on modern literature. Collections of his poems are issued to this day, as all the works are filled with deep meaning, incredible sensuality and passion.

Famous athletes of Karelia

1. Outstanding citizens of Karelia are world famous athletes who have repeatedly left their mark on world history. This cohort includes Nikolai Razumov, who is the champion and master of sports of the USSR. In 2013, by order of the regional authorities, the famous boxer was awarded the title of “Honorary Citizen of Karelia”.
2. Do not forget about younger athletes. Alexander Balandin is a talented gymnast who represented the Russian Federation at the Olympic Games in London. For his outstanding contribution to the development of regional sports, Balandin was awarded a one-time scholarship. Thus, the celebrities of Karelia in sports glorify the region on a global level.

Talented artists are the pride of Karelia

The Republic of Karelia, whose outstanding citizens have become famous throughout the world, is also known for its artists. The title of Honorary Citizen of Karelia was awarded to Tamara Yufa. The main emphasis in her work is placed on the illustration of the epic "Kalevala". Each work that comes out from under the artist’s brush is distinguished by its sharpness and artistry. Here you can feel the author's style, which is not possible to find a similar one.

The participants of the Great Patriotic War

1. Heroes of Karelia - this is the only name for the participants of the Second World War who were born on the territory of the republic. A feasible contribution to the victory over the Nazis was made by thousands of residents of the region. Particularly noteworthy is Apushkin Nikolai Ivanovich. He was born in 1921 in the Kostroma region. He devoted his entire conscious life to military service. The veteran took part in the Victory Parade in Moscow, which took place on June 24, 1945. For valiant service, courage and merit, he was awarded many awards, including the Order of the Red Star, the Badge of Honor, the Order of the Patriotic War II degree.
2. The list of “Outstanding Citizens of Karelia” will not be complete without the name of the famous lawyer - Barsukov Vasily Egorovich. He is a member of the Second World War. For his services to the fatherland, the veteran was awarded the orders of Alexander Nevsky, Red Star and World War II degree. He is an Honored Lawyer of the RSFSR. Vasily Egorovich was presented to this honorary title in 1973.
3. Karelsky Fedor Ivanovich - the famous personality of the Republic of Karelia. The veteran took an active part in the battles on the Leningrad and Ukrainian fronts. He went through the whole war, became a participant in the Victory Parade in Moscow. For his valiant service, he was awarded numerous medals and orders, including the Red Star, the Order of Suvorov, III degree.

Veterans of labor of Karelia

Outstanding citizens of Karelia are real workers who have devoted their entire conscious life to work. Among them, the following individuals can be distinguished:

1. Kuznetsova Anna Fedorovna is a holder of the Order of Labor Glory. The fragile woman mastered the male profession of plasterer. But Anna Fedorovna decided not to stop there. She easily mastered the skills of a house painter and a tiler. Thanks to her hard work, Anna Fedorovna was able to achieve unprecedented productivity results, which significantly reduced the financial and time costs of finishing work.
2. Rybakov Viktor Ivanovich mastered the profession of electrical engineer. During his professional career, he went through the entire hierarchical ladder of professions: from a hydroelectric engineer to the director of a hydroelectric cascade. Under the leadership of Viktor Ivanovich, modern methods of work and the latest methods of equipment repair began to be applied in the energy sector. For conscientious work, he was awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labor.

The list of outstanding and honorable residents of Karelia can be continued indefinitely. Each of the figures made his own contribution to the development of the region, which should be remembered decades later.