Keen geographers know that Baikal is the world's largest freshwater lake and that it's home to unique species such as the nerpa freshwater seal. But Lake Baikal is much more than a body of water. Here, two cultures - Russian and Mongol - meet. The area is steeped in shamanism and Buddhism, while the lake's shores are scored by the tracks of the Trans-Siberian Railway. This is the first English-language guide dedicated to Lake Baikal and its surroundings. It provides full coverage of activities, wildlife, culture and religion, as well as practical information on travelling in this diverse corner of Siberia.
- ISBN13 9781841622941
- Publish Date 11 February 2010
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 8 October 2016
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Bradt Travel Guides
- Format Paperback
- Pages 192
- Language English