a city of Russia, in the government of Olonez, and the capital of a circle of its own name. It is situated on a bay of the Lake of Onega, and by means of the Salma is connected with the Lake of Lagmosoro. It is poorly built, but contains 390 houses, mostly of wood, and 3280 inhabitants, who trade in pitch, tar, and ship-timber; and near it there are some large iron-works. It is 303 miles from St Petersburg. Long. 34° 18'. 25. E. Lat. 61° 47. 4. N.