River Chirka-Kem river flows in the heart of Northern Karelia and is a right tributary of Kemi, having a pool in the White sea. The length of the river is 221 km long river Chirka-Kem is located in lake Namanga. Along its course the river passes several lakes and finally flows into the lake of Ushari. Because of the geological features of the area occurs along the river, the Chirka-Kem river abounds in large number of obstacles, which are represented by thresholds and shiver.

River Chirka-Kem is one of the most wet and wild rivers of Karelia. In the period from November to may is the month she is fully covered with the impressive shell of ice, however, talkative thresholds do not freeze even in winter. In winter weather is particularly striking beauty of the rapids-waterfalls just above the cascades of falling water meanders thick white vapor, and the trees, coastal rivers, amazing sparkle beautifully covering them with frost. In the warmer months, when river ice has melted, you will notice that the river water is very dark, and in most places littletransparent. The depth of the Chirka-Kem is from 1 to 3 meters.

With regard to the characteristic features of the river, they can be represented by three plots. The first section starts from the origins of the Chirka-Kem and to Almozara. On this section of the river can be called a typical river Karelia, reaching a width of up to 20 m and has a particularly swampy shores, but absolutely simple thresholds. The flow of the river at this site is almost unnoticeable and has a dark almost opaque water. The Chirka-Kem river in this location is able to spread to 40 m in width, once you reach the confluence with Muezersky its left tributary. There are very beautiful views and landscapes, situated in the area linking the lakes Cargoserv, Calogero and Masaari.

The second section presents the territory from Calogero to the village Borovoye. On this stretch of the river is greatly expanded, and the water consumption is increased more than three-fold, which significantly enhances the current. After reaching the area in the vicinity Elgazera width of the river channel reaches 80-140 m, and then narrows considerably to 20-45 m on a powerful, but short rapids. On this site is unusual canyon is short, but especially beautiful. The height of the walls of the canyon reaches a height up to 30 m, the beginning of the canyon, marked the threshold Curve having an incredibly large flowrate and the so-called standing waves reaching heights of up to 1, 5 m. the end of the canyon falls at the threshold of Technopagan presented in the form of a large plum with a height of 2 m. After passing Takapuna Chirka-Kem calms down considerably, overflowing in the form of a lake, and slows down its course. These places are notable for spectacular views. Especially noticeable are covered with taiga in some places the rocks, with small waterfalls which flow numerous streams. A distinctive feature of the Teal-Kem is especially frequent change of natural landscapes.

The third section of the river spreads to a width of over 100 m. the River passes numerous rapids and shallows and empties into beautiful lake Ushari, located on the river Kem. The site is characterized by huge amounts of water.

In the coastal zone of the river Chirka-Kem river there are rocky grads (Selge), which reach heights up to 100 m Along the banks of the river you can see many huts of fishermen, rafters and haymakers. It is particularly well caught fish: the spinning, and bait. In underwood you can find blueberries, bilberries, lingonberries, and in the swamp area is often found cloudberries.

With regard to the passage of the river, but rarely pass her entirely, because the lower reaches of the river is particularly wide and has numerous Islands. The greatest number of routes ends in the village of Borovoye.

River Chirka-Kem is especially popular among tourists, especially canoeists and kayakers. The attractiveness of the river is interesting not only in water obstacles and scenic landscapes, but also in its proximity to human settlements and roads. In addition, coastal forests, you can pick berries and mushrooms.