History

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The Spirits of Trees on the Guard of the Life of Indigenous Peoples of the Baikal Region
We will tell you why colored ribbons are still tied to Baikal trees and why this tradition is still honored today...
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Fedor Drizhenko: the “Tamer” of Baikal Waters
Baikal is closely connected with the people who spent months and years around the lake. Our new article from the section “Lives of Great People of Baikal” will be dedicated to Fedor Drizhenko: he conducted a large-scale water expedition on the lake, thanks to which the first ferry railway crossing was built there.
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Horror Stories from Baikal: the Great Bogatyr Rock and the Red Lights
The legend about the Bogatyr Rock has been told among the peoples of Baikal for many centuries. Little boys were brought here right after they were born because it was believed that thus they would gain great power; even today they hold the rites of the fire spell in that place...
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A Buryat Wedding on the Coast of Lake Baikal
A Buryat wedding that can still be seen on the coast of Lake Baikal is not just a unique rite, but almost a sacred event involving betrothment, matchmaking and a wedding train...
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Expedition Baikal - Alaska: the Route Rediscovered
Once the route from Baikal to Alaska and back joined the Old and New Worlds and was a vital through passage for the Russian Empire. “Key to Baikal” will tell you about a two-year journey of brave people who repeated a travel along this half-forgotten and dangerous route once more...
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The Mother of All Living Things: the Earth is Worshipped on Baikal
International holiday - Mother Earth Day associated with the expression of respect to the Mother of all living things – is celebrated on April 22. Since ancient times the peoples of Baikal have treated their land with great respect, believing in the fact that it will fill their life with joy and prosperity...
History