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Situated on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, Helsinki is surrounded by 315 islands. Helsinki has rapidly grown and become one of the most modern cosmopolitan cities in Europe. Helsinki boasts an array of ultra-modern infrastructure and unique architecture yet it remains refined is surrounded by unspoiled nature. Uspenski Cathedral is worth a visit. It is a red-brick Orthodox cathedral ,designed by Aleksei Gornostayev, a Russia from St. Petersburg.

In summer the temperature averages 17 degrees C. But in winter it can drop down to about -5 degrees C. If you like outdoor activities, than there is plenty to do. Such as skating, skiing, ice-fishing, saunas, or even sunbathing during the short summer.