Solovki Solovetsky Islands (Solovki) situated in the western part of the White Sea, less than 100 miles from the Polar Circle, and consists of 6 big and many small islands. The biggest is the Greater Solovetsky Island, on which the famous medieval monastery stands. When visiting Solovetsky Island (also called as Solovki), you get acquainted with legendary Monastery buildings and fortress walls and towers, learn the history of the infamous Stalin's Gulag camp. You can see numerous hermitages in different parts of the Island, the monastery drydock, stone labyrinths of prehistoric times, take an exciting boat trip along the intricate canal system of the Island, connecting its largest lakes. The nature wonders of the Island are spectacular, and it's botanical garden introduces many plant species. The archipelago is a place of inhabitation of white whales, or belugas, thriving in the wild. A shore-based whalewatching or boat whalewatching is a never-to-be forgotten experience... | 1 | 2 | >