Friendly Russia: Russian travel routes: Buryat Republic

There is a famous saying: «The grass is greener on the other side of the river» . And really, we admire Amazonian jungles, canyon of North America, African deserts, but, for unknown reason, we forget about the beauty of the Russian nature. We are glad to introduce to you the most beautiful travel routes in Russia by the eyes of a famous Russian photographer Ivan Dementievskiy.

Buryat Republic

This is one of the most picturesque regions in the Eastern Siberia with a rich history, multinational population and authentic culture. Most of the population of Buryatia are buddhists. But there are also widespread such religions as shamanism, orthodoxy and old believers. Buddhists datsuns (temples), orthodoxy temples, tapes on the trees, sacred mountains where spirits live - all this makes the incredible atmosphere.

Around two thirds of Baikal's lakeshore, the biggest limnetic lake in the world, the most of which found as a reserve zone, are situated on the territory of Buryatia.

Places to see in Buryatia

Ivolginsky datsan - the center of Russian Buddhism, Kyahtu city - the Russian tea capital, Mamay - the center of extremal kinds of sport, Reserved zones and national nature parks along Baikal lakeshore. Also - Ushkan Islands, the Shaman-stone rock, the Chivikuy and Barguzin gulfs, Sand bay and Cherskii Peak. This is only a short list of natural wonders from sights list that you could see.

Please enjoy the views of Ulan-Ude, the cultural capital of Transbaikal