Lake Baikal
Байкал · 부랴티야 공화국
freshwater rift lake in southern Siberia, Russia; the greatest mountain lake in Asia and the most voluminous freshwater lake in the world
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Lake Baikal2:17
Welcome to Lake Baikal, the 'Pearl of Siberia' and a natural phenomenon without parallel on Earth. Stretching for over 600 kilometers through the heart of Asia, Baikal is the oldest, deepest, and clearest freshwater lake in…
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Our journey begins at the southern tip of the lake in List-vyan-ka, the most accessible gateway to Baikal. This village is the site of the Baikal Limnological Museum, a research center dedicated to the lake's unique ecosystem. …
Listen in the app3Olkhon Island and Shaman Rock1:44
We now travel by boat (or over the ice in winter) to Olkhon Island, the spiritual heart of Baikal. Olkhon is the largest island on the lake and a center for Central Asian Shamanism. …
Listen in the app4The Frozen World: Baikal Ice and Candle Ice1:40
In winter, Baikal undergoes a magical transformation. From January to May, the entire surface of the lake is covered in a layer of ice that can reach up to two meters in thickness. …
Listen in the app5Deep Depths and the Neutrino Telescope1:37
Beyond its natural beauty, Lake Baikal is a site of cutting-edge scientific exploration. In the depths of the lake, scientists have installed the Baikal Deep Underwater Neutrino Telescope. …
Listen in the app6Endemic Biodiversity and the Baikal Sponge1:37
The true treasure of Baikal lies in its biodiversity. As we dive (metaphorically) beneath the surface, we encounter a unique ecological system established over 25 million years. …
Listen in the app7The Trans-Siberian Railway and Lake Baikal1:38
No history of Baikal is complete without the Trans-Siberian Railway. For travelers in the early twentieth century, the lake was a formidable obstacle. …
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As our journey around Lake Baikal concludes, we are left with a profound sense of the lake’s timelessness and majesty. Baikal is more than just a geographic location; it is a repository of Earth’s history, a sanctuary for unique…
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What is Lake Baikal?
Lake Baikal is a place in 부랴티야 공화국 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 부랴티야 공화국 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 13 min 45 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 53.3028, 108.0047 |
| Last updated |