Tag: “Siberia”

12 places found.

  1. Downtown Irkutsk

    Located along the Angara River, Irkutsk is often called "the Paris of Siberia" because of its wide boulevards and its commitment to the arts.

  2. Lake Baikal

    Located in Siberian Russia, Lake Baikal is the world's deepest lake, containing 1/5 of the world's fresh water. It is home to numerous species which live only in the waters of Baikal.

  3. Angara River

    The Angara River flows through the city of Irkutsk in Siberian Russia. The banks of the river are an ideal spot for strolling with your friends.

  4. Bogoyavlensky Church

    Located along the bank of the Angara River in downtown Irkutsk, the vibrant colors of this church make it definitely worth seeing.

  5. Ukha

    Ukha isn't actually a place... it's a food.

  6. Burkhan

    Known as Burkhan in the native Buryat and as Shamanka in Russian, this stunning rock formation is the holiest site on the island of Olkhon, located on Lake Baikal in Siberian Russia. Locals leave offerings of coins, alcohol and cigarettes to appease the spirits.

  7. Solnechnaya (Hostel/Camp)

    Solnechnaya is a lovely hostel/camp facility on Olkhon Island in Russia's Lake Baikal. It is located in Khuzhir, the largest village on the island...

  8. Khuzhir

    The Russian village of Khuzhir is home to roughly 1200 people. It is the largest village on the island of Olkhon, located in Siberia's Lake Baikal.

  9. Krasnoyarsk Train Station

    The Trans-Siberian makes several reasonably lengthy stops of twenty to thirty minutes at predetermined locations along its route. One of its lengthier stops is in the city of Krasnoyarsk.

  10. Trans-Siberian Railroad

    Stretching over 9000 miles from Moscow to Vladivostok, the Trans-Siberian Railroad is an incredible Russian experience. (I've selected Moscow as its "location" simply because the website dictates that I must choose a location for it.)