Lake Baikal is home to thousands of species of plants and animals, many of them endemic to the region.

Jan 13, 2026 · Lake Baikal, lake located in the southern part of eastern Siberia in Russia. It is the oldest existing freshwater lake on Earth (20 million-25 million years old), as well as the deepest continental …

Lake Baikal is nothing short than a natural wonder. It is the deepest, oldest and largest freshwater lake by volume, containing one fifth of the world’s fresh water.

Situated in south-east Siberia, the 3.15-million-ha Lake Baikal is the oldest (25 million years) and deepest (1,700 m) lake in the world. It contains 20% of the world's total unfrozen freshwater reserve.

Mar 12, 2025 · Lake Baikal is a place of breathtaking landscapes, ancient history, and unique nature. How deep is it really? Why does its ice look like glass? What secrets does it hold? This guide has all …

In 2024, the Baikal Mile will be held from 6 to 8 June. Taking part in the Baikal Mile is a great way to test your limits of possibilities and feel the breath of nature in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Lake Baikal is a marvelous blue jewel framed by scenic mountains and forests. From its deep and clear waters to the many unique species that dwell there, the lake has no equals anywhere in the world.

In 1996 the Baikal Lake was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Baikal lake is the oldest and the deepest lake in the world, but it is famous not for these records but for its beauty showing the …

Mar 29, 2021 · One of the country’s most important lakes is Lake Baykal or Lake Baikal, located between the Buryat Republic and Irkutsk Oblast in the southern Siberian Region. It is the world’s …

It is fished, smoked, and sold on all markets around the lake. For many travellers on the Trans-Siberian railway, purchasing smoked omul is one of the highlights of the long journey. Baikal also has a …