A Muscovite couple abandoned the rat race of life in the capital and moved to the serene environs of Lake Baikal in Siberia. Sergei Yeremeyev is a former Muscovite who has lived on Olkhon Island in ...

Lake Baikal and Olkhon Island are sacred places to the indigenous Buryat people, and the totems of their shamanistic Buddhist faith are found all over the island. Our columnist, Sebastian Modak, is ...

Breath-taking natural scenery and the richness of traditional Buryat culture make the largest island on Baikal, one of the most unique natural destinations in Russia. Olkhon is the largest island in ...

The Trans-Siberian Railroad is one of the most famous train journeys in the world. This line runs from Moscow, Russia in the west, to the Japan Sea in the east. There are various intersecting railway ...

LAKE BAIKAL, Russia — Along the shores of a lake considered deeper and older than any other, there is a place some locals regard as sacred. It is here, in Lake Baikal’s Olkhon Island settlement, that ...

This ancient Siberian lake is surrounded by sharp mountains, amazing wildlife and rich culture. Lake Baikal, located in Siberia, is rich in beautiful surprises. The ancient lake is a deep blue of the ...

Once a hidden gem in the heart of Siberia, Lake Baikal has become a top tourist hotspot, attracting millions of visitors each year. The lake offers a range of activities, from relaxing cruises to ...

34 people were at the facility at the time of the fire, including eight tourists from South Korea and 24 from China IRKUTSK, January 28. /TASS/. Two people died in a fire that broke out at a tourist ...