Skitsky Island

Skitsky (Russian: Скитский, Finnish: Erakkosaari - "island of the hermits") is an island that is part of the larger Valaam archipelago in Lake Ladoga in the Republic of Karelia, Russia. Situated directly on the northwestern shore of the island of Valaam, Skitsky is separated from Valaam by Sredneosrovsky Strait on its eastern and southeastern coastlines and by Moscow Strait on its southwestern coastline. The area of the island of Skitsky is 4 km2 (1.5 sq mi), which is the second largest in the Valaam archipelago after Valaam island. Skitsky Island is high, hilly and covered with pine forest. The northern part of the island is mountainous. Big Skete is 52 meters (171 ft) high, and the stone is visible from a distance of 31 kilometres (19 miles). The island shores are predominantly rocky with deeply indented bays that do not have navigational significance. There is a bridge and road that connects Skitsky island to the island of Valaam.

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