Lake Baikal stands as nature's most remarkable freshwater laboratory, offering scientists a unique window into climate ...

Etched on the surface of Earth are marks of our planet's remarkable history. One such notable imprint is Lake Baikal in Siberia. Persisting for as many as 30 million years, it is the oldest freshwater ...

Daily, accessible flights, accommodation starting at just $20 and a thriving tourism scene: Check out our new detailed guide and find out that Lake Baikal and its wonders are closer and more doable ...

From wooden Siberian houses and exiled 19th century aristocrats, to the protagonists of War and Peace and the indescribable beauty of Lake Baikal – a visit to Irkutsk makes for an extraordinary ...

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 ...

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 ...

Two small, manned submarines reached the bottom of Lake Baikal, the world's deepest freshwater lake, on Tuesday, Russian news reports said. The "Mir-1" and "Mir-2" submersibles descended 1.05 miles to ...

Baikal lake becomes shallow, water and heat supply to neighboring city under threat ULAN-UDE, January 27. /TASS/. Commercial fishing might be paralyzed in Baikal if the water level in the lake ...

LAKE BAIKAL in Russia is the largest freshwater lake by volume in the world and a major international tourist attraction, but experts have warned the natural wonder is undergoing a grave crisis.

Russian environmentalists have condemned a plan by authorities to allow a higher amount of dangerous substances to be dumped into Lake Baikal, which contains about 20 percent of the world's fresh ...

Since the 33rd session, the World Heritage Centre and IUCN received information about the re-opening of the Baikalsk Paper and Pulp Mill (BPPM) and its likely impacts on the Outstanding Universal ...