Baikal: A Lake of Extremes

Lake Baikal has earned all the superlatives: it is the oldest, the deepest, and the largest in terms of volume in the world. The ancient peoples living on its shores venerate it through the shamanic spirits of bears and reindeer. It has fascinated scientists who study the purity of its water, filtered by tiny organisms, and who observe the cosmos through underwater telescopes. Ride along the Baikal shores on board the Trans-Siberian Railway; sail across its clear waters, fishing for omul or delivering mail; outdo yourself by running an ice marathon... There are a thousand ways to explore this natural jewel of Siberia!

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