The cross was made by the artists, Aleksandr Baier and Grigori Saltup. Previously this sort of ritual crosses were erected to crossroads and other holy sites or due to a significant, sometimes tragic, event. At the cemetery rests a number of members from families with runo singers, e.g. the Jamanen family. The place can be seen in the photographs by I. K. Inha.
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The Old Cemetery of Kalevala
After the Second World War the grave markers were removed from the cemetery, and it was turned into a place for festivities such as traditional celebrations and performances. After the collapse of the Soviet Union the area was transformed into a Sacred Grove and a 4,5 meter high Orthodox cross was placed on the site.
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Kalevala, Kareliya Republits.
Venäjä ,186910
Kalevala, Kareliya Republits.
Venäjä ,186910
The Old Cemetery of Kalevala