The old round Baikal railway (Circum-Baikal) which the locals call “Krugobaikalka” is one of the few unique railway lines running through the territory of our vast country.
The Russian government was actively expanding its territories through reclamation. And it was not surprising that the process encompassed its vast northern lands.
Since ancient times, there have been many myths and legends about Lake Baikal. It is no wonder that the lake keeps attracting shamans and mysticists from all over the world.
Archaeological excavations prove that people lived near Lake Baikal since ancient times. And of course, they believed in various otherworldly creatures. Shamanism is still widespread in the territory of the lake, and after the invasion of the Mongols, it was joined by Buddhism.
This unique lake has always been an area of great debate among scientists. It is the deepest lake on planet Earth and the largest reservoir of fresh water.
