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The biofuel power in Kostomuksha (BIOKOS)

Start date: Jan 17, 2013, End date: Dec 30, 2014,

Objective of the projectThe objective of the project was to build 0,6 MW biofuel plant based on gasification for the town of Kostomuksha. The plant produces heat and electricity in connection with the wastewater treatment plant for the town of Kostomuksha. Main activities• Infrastructural investments required before the bioenergy plant installation.• Equipment tendering.• Bioenergy plant installat ...
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Lifelong Wellbeing (LLW)

Start date: Mar 21, 2013, End date: Dec 30, 2014,

...and wellbeing of under school aged children and their families. Main activities• Survey of under-school aged children´s eating and exercise habits in five nurseries in Kajaani and six nurseries in Kostomuksha.• Guidance for pilot families in Kajaani and Kostomuksha• Procurement of exercise and other activity equipment for the nurseries.• Health promotion activity days in nurseries together with ch ...
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Libraries Make a Difference: New Forms of Library Activity for Local Communities

Start date: Mar 21, 2013, End date: Dec 30, 2014,

...model of serving library patrons. Main activities• Creation and implementation of an educational programme. • Establishing information and cultural centers in Petrozavodsk, Kondopoga, Sortavala, Kostomuksha, Joensuu and Kajaani.• Creation of multimedia resources and a permanent book exposition.• Creation of a training center for library specialists. ...
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Learning Lab for Accessibility in Built Environment

Start date: Jan 18, 2013, End date: Dec 30, 2014,

Objective of the projectThe objective of the project was to improve accessibility in built environment increasing the possibilities for disabled and elderly people to manage in their daily activities and opportunities for social participation. Main activities• Survey of the accessibility competence in target areas.• Planning and implementing education modules for accessibility in built environment ...
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Cross-border Tourism Development in Northern Finland and the Republic of Karelia (WHITE ROAD)

Start date: Oct 29, 2012, End date: Dec 30, 2014,

Objective of the projectThe objective of the project was to increase inbound tourism in Kainuu, Oulu Region and the Republic of Karelia by creating new, high quality travel products that correspond to the requirements of and are easily obtainable by the modern customer from Russia, Finland or Central Europe. Main activities• To tighten co-operation and networking between tourist service companies ...
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Music: education for inspiration

Start date: Mar 26, 2013, End date: Dec 25, 2014,

Objective of the projectThe objective of the project was to create conditions for cross-border cultural environment in North Karelia and the Republic of Karelia and sustainable cooperation between music/art institutions and local societies.Main activities• Survey on the state of music/art institutions• Finnish-Russian musical co-productions• Cultural exchange of youth and professionals• Networking ...
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motion of low-cost and youth tourism in the cross-border areas (Promotion of low-cost and youth tourism in the cross-border areas)

Start date: May 31, 2012, End date: Nov 29, 2014,

Objective of the project The aim of the project is to create a youth tourism network consisting of colleges and higher education institutions in the Republic of Karelia and Northern Ostrobothnia in order to promote low cost, convenient, safe tourist services for international youth travel.Main activities• Creation of a web-based portal for centralized booking www.hostel.karelia.ru. • In-service tr ...
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Euregio Karelia: Museum Hypertext

Start date: Feb 7, 2013, End date: Oct 6, 2014,

... Achievements: Development concepts were elaborated/updated for museums in Medvezhyegorsk, Kostomuksha and Sortavala. The scenario concepts for new hypertext-based museum exhibitions were also created. In other participating museums, where exhibitions were not upgraded, the exhibits were analyzed a ...
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New Business Model between Kainuu and Karelian wood industries

Start date: Oct 4, 2012, End date: Oct 3, 2014,

Objective of the projectThe objective of the project was to develop a new business model promoting direct cross-border cooperation and trade in the forest industry as well as sustainable energy solutions. Main activities• Developing a production basis in wood processing and house construction sectors. • Creating an interaction model and its development between firms. • Increasing business volume a ...
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Improving the gravelroad Kostomuksha-Kalevala

Start date: May 4, 2011, End date: May 3, 2014,

Objective of the projectThe objective of the project was to improve the gravel road Kostomuksha-Kalevala (150km) using Finnish-Swedish knowhow and experiences as a pilot project. Main activities• Transfer of knowhow, training, study trips for roadworkers.• Improving a gravel road with help of profing and the regular use of calcium chloride (dustbinding).• Making an educational video in order to t ...
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Green cities and settlements – Sustainable spatial development in remote border areas

Start date: Mar 18, 2011, End date: Mar 17, 2013,

Objective of the projectThe objective of the project was to encourage the development of green cities and settlements in remote border areas.Main activities• Organization of thematic workshops to present best practices and prepare practical joint proposals and plans aimed at improving the living environment and the attractiveness of the region. • Mapping of local resources to prepare strategies fo ...
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The Kianto Institute

Start date: Nov 30, 2002, End date: Jan 30, 2006,

...h Finland and from Russia. The project consolidated the cooperation in the municipality of Suomussalmi and, in particular, Kalevala, creating connections with the cultural department of the town of Kostomuksha, the University of Petrozavodsk, the authors and influential literary figures in Karelia and the cultural press of Karelia. Cultural tourism in the Republic of Karelia and Kainuu was promote ...
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Launching of the Activities of the Large Carnivore Visitor Centre (Investments)

Start date: Mar 16, 2003, End date: Dec 30, 2005,

...ted school groups not only from Kainuu, but also from various parts of Finland and abroad, Russia in particular. The border region cooperation was increased through the project, particularly with the Kostomuksha Nature Reserve. In addition, preconditions for developing nature tourism for the Republic of Karelia were established. Petola is also building relationships with nature centres in other co ...
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Launching of the Activities of the Large Carnivore Visitor Centre (Development)

Start date: Mar 16, 2003, End date: Dec 30, 2005,

...ted school groups not only from Kainuu, but also from various parts of Finland and abroad, Russia in particular. The border region cooperation was increased through the project, particularly with the Kostomuksha Nature Reserve. In addition, preconditions for developing nature tourism for the Republic of Karelia were established. Petola is also building relationships with nature centres in other co ...
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Development of Business Environment in the Arkhangelsk Corridor

Start date: Sep 14, 2002, End date: Dec 30, 2005,

... Achievements: Cooperation networks were developed during the project and business alternatives were studied together with companies from Kostomuksha. In fact, subcontracting activity was initiated in Kostomuksha already during the project. The project highlighted the signifi cance of the increase in the standard of living and equality is ...
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Kalevala Parks

Start date: Feb 28, 2003, End date: Oct 30, 2005,

... existing twin parks on the border between Finland and Russia. The earlier founded twin parks include the Oulanka-Paanajärvi parks located in the north of the Kalevala parks and the Friendship Park -Kostomuksha Nature Reserve located in the south. Simultaneous establishment of the two parks would provide a particularly good opportunity for efficient and goal-oriented park twinning cooperation wher ...
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Eastwards On the Air – development of regional and cultural cooperation

Start date: Dec 31, 2001, End date: Jun 29, 2005,

...tored the border-crossing traffic of Vartius border crossing point, providing updates about possible congestion. The drug use and health of the area were monitored weekly with the Central Hospital of Kostomuksha, also treatment and help options for drug and alcohol users were communicated to the public. A total of 150 interviews were conducted in Karelia, while editing and other work were done in ...
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Developing the Networking and Material Facilities of Stone Sector Enterprises

Start date: Dec 31, 2001, End date: Jun 29, 2005,

The geological composition of Finland and the nearby regions in Russia is of the same nature and the bedrock provides excellent opportunities for mining activity and the building stone industry. Th e mining industries of Finland and Russia’s nearby areas have had only limited interaction with each other, though the interaction in geological basic research has been active already for quite some tim ...
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Training and Development Project – Northern Route to Karelia

Start date: Jul 31, 2002, End date: Jan 30, 2005,

...l of the Northern Route to Karelia project was to develop tourism between the Province of Oulu and the northern parts of the Republic of Karelia. The route was to begin in Oulu and travel via Kainuu, Kostomuksha, Kalevala and the Kemi regions to the Solovetski Islands and back. In particular, culture and nature tourism was to be emphasised. First, a route description was to be created for the rout ...
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Cooperation Network Project of Karelia and North Ostrobothnia

Start date: Jun 30, 2001, End date: Dec 30, 2004,

The project will promote the facilities of the region’s small and medium-sized enterprises to launch co-operation in the regions of the Karelian Republic and north-western Russia. The activities have been divided to three priorities (areas of focus); co-operation between mine towns, promotion of subcontracting activities and promotion of timber trade. The mine town part will study e.g. the possibi ...
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New Connection

Start date: Dec 31, 2001, End date: Dec 30, 2004,

The project was a joint youth project of the youth associations and organisations of Joensuu, Kitee, Nurmes, Lieksa,Kuhmo and Suomussalmi. Th e purpose of the project was to develop the cooperation and cultural exchange of theyoung people of North Karelia, Kainuu and the Republic of Karelia with club, camping and youth events and bydeveloping the network communications amongst young people. Th e p ...
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The Healthy Exercise Project of Kainuu and Karelia

Start date: Dec 31, 2001, End date: Dec 30, 2004,

The concept of healthy exercise refers to exercise and physical activities, which have a benefi cial eff ect on health. Healthy exercise is part of everyones own voluntary and active health care. Healthy exercise has physical, social and mental impacts. By increasing exercise, it is possible to make signifi cant improvements in peoples activity levels, health and well-being as well as in the preve ...
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From Drug Trips to Rehabilitation Chain

Start date: Dec 31, 2001, End date: Dec 30, 2004,

...harpening cooperation with a multi-occupational approach. In the Republic of Karelia, the authorities responsible for alcohol and drug issues participated in cooperation in the regions of Kalevala, Kostomuksha and Segezha. Achievements: The operational models in use wer ...
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Environmental education cherishing the traditions (Return to the Sources)

Start date: Jan 31, 2002, End date: Dec 30, 2004,

...erials were completed in three languages and in a practical manner, as planned. Sign posts, materials for the school camp brochure and waste information and management material were produced for the Kostomuksha Nature Reserve. Their look was designed modern and imposing, which should be ideal to increase their future use. The materials were tested and marketed, and there was related user training; ...
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Karelia Remote Computing Project

Start date: Apr 30, 2003, End date: Nov 29, 2004,

The University of Oulu and Oulu regions industry donated a fully equipped computer classroom and distance education equipment to Petrozavodsk Universitys Kostomuksha distance university. The equipment in the donated computer classroom included 12 computers, a server that functions as the teachers computer, a network operating system as well as the necessary data communication and printing equipmen ...
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Impact of Russian Karelian forests on animal populations in the old-growth forests of Kainuu region

Start date: Aug 31, 2001, End date: Jun 29, 2004,

The use of the forests of Kainuu and White Sea Karelia has been very varied. Th e forests of Kainuu have been extensively exploited at various times, whereas vast wilderness areas in White Sea Karelia have remained in their natural state. Th e forests diff er largely by their structure and stock but it is likely, however, that the diff erence will decrease rapidly. Nowadays, all the more extensive ...
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