Why go to Baikal?

What's so special about Lake Baikal?
Why is it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Russia?

How to behave when encountering a bear

Bears aren't a reason to cancel your trip. However, it's important to know safety precautions

What kind of pillars are installed on Lake Baikal and why are there colored ribbons on them?

The correct name for the posts is serge, which literally means "hitching post." Their purpose is more ritual than practical

Boro-Boro is a polar station on Lake Baikal

Boro-Boro is the first and only polar station on Lake Baikal!

New tourist route along Lake Baikal

In the summer of 2024, a regular tourist route will be established between the Irkutsk and Buryat shores of Lake Baikal.