Republic of Karelia (liv. karel. Karjalan tazavaldu, own. karel. Karjalan tašavalta, fin. Karjalan tasavalta[8], Veps. Karjalan Tazovaldkund; short names: Karelia[9], Karjala[9]) - subject Of the Russian Federation, a republic within it[10][11]. It is part of The Northwestern Federal District is part of the Northern Economic District.
