More than the gateway to Baikal
Many travelers visit Irkutsk on their way from the Trans-Siberian to Lake Baikal, but the city has some charms all its own
Lake Baikal: The pearl of Siberia
One of the main destinations on the Trans-Siberian is Lake Baikal. Visiting the world’s largest freshwater lake is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
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Within the Russian hospital
Among the sites few tourists to Russia hope to see is the inside of a local hospital, but should such a visit be necessary, it isn’t something to fear
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Ulan-Ude: A taste of Asia
A British tourist shares her experience about the trip to Ulan-Ude, the capital of the Republic of Buryatia, which encompasses part of Lake Baikal
Krasnoyarsk: Taking a break from the Trans-Siberian
On the route of the Trans-Siberian railway, the city of Krasnoyarsk is a good stop between the major destinations of Yekaterinburg and Irkutsk. Among Russian tourists, the city is known as a destination for extreme sports.