Beautiful Sights of Russia: Olkhon Island in Lake Baikal

Olkhon Island is the largest island in Lake Baikal, and the fourth-largest lake-bound island in the world. It is one of the most scenic locations in eastern Siberia, as well as an important spiritual place to the indigenous Buryat people.

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The Small Sea strait of Lake Baikal.

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A derelict vessel at a closed down ferry station on Olkhon Island.

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Icicles on the rocks at the Cape Sagan-Khushun at Olkhon Island.

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The view of the Small Sea strait from the Olkhon island.

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The view of the Olhkon Gate strait from an ice crossing.

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Cape Sagan-Khushun, Olkhon Island.

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The Shaman Rock, located near the Khuzhir settlement at Olkhon Island.

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The view of the Small Sea strait and the mainland from Olkhon Island.