Mixed
Paysage culturel du lac Kenozero
Russie
Located in northwestern Russia, this cultural landscape encompasses the Lake Kenozero region and its surrounding area, representing a traditional settlement pattern and way of life that has persisted for several centuries. The site demonstrates the historical interaction between human communities and their natural environment, showcasing vernacular architecture, land use practices, and cultural traditions characteristic of northern Russian rural communities. The landscape is defined by small villages, wooden churches, agricultural fields, and forest areas arranged according to traditional settlement principles adapted to the northern climate and local geography. The cultural and natural heritage of the region reflects the sustained human occupation and management of this remote area, with particular significance given to its architectural heritage and the maintenance of traditional practices. The inscription recognizes both the material evidence of historical settlement and the living cultural traditions that continue to define the character of the lake and its communities. This mixed heritage site illustrates the continuity of cultural patterns in Russia's northern regions and the ways in which communities have maintained their relationship with the landscape over generations.
