Lake Kanozero

Kanozero lies on the Umba river, between Lake Umbozero and the White Sea. The Kana and Muna enter its waters, and two outlets, the Rodvinga and Kitsa, leave over rapids before joining again in Lake Ponchozero. Rock carvings on islands in Kanozero depict boats, animals and people, revealing the presence of ancient communities along this northern waterway. The river connects the inland mountains and lakes of the Kola Peninsula with its southern coast.