In southern Siberia, just 200 km north of the Mongolian border, lies the deepest freshwater lake in the world – Lake Baikal. 635 km long and 1636 m deep, Lake Baikal contains 20% of the Earth's total freshwater.
The geographical isolation of this aquatic island has led to the development of a unique, endemic flora and fauna. At approximately 25 million years old (our lakes are 12,000 years old), it is also the oldest inland lake in the world.
Around the "Sacred Sea," against a breathtaking shoreline, lie ancient sacred cities where shamans continue to practice their traditional rites. Irkutsk, the Paris of Siberia, offers a surprising cultural diversity with its vibrant markets, historic districts, exhibitions, and museums.
Here, three religious denominations – Orthodox, Buddhism, and Shamanism – coexist peacefully.
The photo exhibition aims to showcase the endemic features of the above- and underwater world and the picturesque beauty of the region.
admission free
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