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Lake Baikal

Barguzinsky Gulf

Barguzinsky Gulf is the largest gulf on Lake Baikal. It entrenches 30 km into the continent and covers about 700 km². Along the shore stretches a huge dune of some hundreds meters wide representing a good location to stay at. On the sand one can see isolated cedars with characteristic flag-shaped crowns telling about the constant direction of winds.

Barguzinsky Gulf is much deeper than Chivyrkuysky Gulf but even here the water heats up to +20-22 Сº. Sandy bottom, warm water, very picturesque landscapes make Barguzinsky Gulf wonderful and unforgettable place for rest.

Svyatoy Nos Peninsula

Svyatoy Nos Peninsula is the biggest one at the Baikal. It is an extension of the Akademichesky Range. Its length is equal to 53 km, and its width attains 20 km. The maximal point approximates 1,878 m above sea level. Svyatoy Nos is connected with the mainland shore by the 20-kilometer...

Barguzinskaya Valley

Barguzinskaya Valley is famous for its numerous mineral springs as well as the scenic rocks on the Ikatsky Range slopes. The length of the Barguzin crater is over 200 km with the maximal width of 35 km in its middle part near the village of Barguzin. The overall square of the crater...

Legends of Lake Baikal

Following the legend, peoples in the Siberian lands appeared long time ago. At once they found that lands attractive owing to the rich forests and vast steppes. The only problem depressed them: there was no water at all. Once they met on their way an wayfarer that gave them an advice...

Chivyrkuysky Gulf

Chivyrkuysky Gulf is one of the coziest and scenic spots at Lake Baikal. It extends deeply into the land between the mainland and Svyatoy Nos peninsula by 26 km with the width of 6-12 km. The bay is shoal, its average deepness varies about 10 m, for this reason, the summer water temperature...

Mount Munku-Sardyk

Munku-Sardyk is the highest point of the Estern Sayans, the mountains in the south of Siberia. Its name in Buryat language means “all-time white goltsi” (“barren rocks”). The main peak attains 3491m, and it is situated on the boundary between the Republic of...