"LAKE BAIKAL - THE BLUE EYE OF SIBERIA."

The Chinese called it the “North Sea” in ancient times. Buryats believed Baikal had consciousness and worshipped it. Russians used to see in Baikal an old man, wise and powerful. Even nowadays no locals ever refer to Baikal as just a lake – it is always Him, like a human being, respected and worshipped. girl's wearing for graduation at 8th grade

Baikal is a must-see for many reasons. It is well known that it is the largest natural reserve of fresh water on Earth – the lake cont...