Dolphinariums and oceanariums in Irkutsk

Q: What historical places of Irkutsk should a lover of ancient Russian architecture visit?

The Church of the Exaltation of the Cross of 1758 displays a unique combination of Baroque and traditional northern architecture. In the Znamensky Monastery, founded in 1689, frescoes of the XVIII century and the tomb of the Decembrists have been preserved. Pay attention to the wooden architecture in the open-air Taltsy Museum, where monuments of the XVII-XIX centuries are collected.

Q: Where to go in Irkutsk with children: interesting places for family holidays?

In Nerpinaria you can see unique performances with Baikal seals - endemics of Lake Baikal. Children will be impressed by the Icebreaker Angara in 1900, the world’s first vessel of this type. The Museum of Entertaining Science "Experimentary" presents interactive exhibits on physics and natural phenomena.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Irkutsk: the best photo zones?

The Academic Bridge across the Angara offers panoramic views of the historic center and the river. Karl Marx Street has preserved an ensemble of merchant mansions with carved casings and cast-iron grilles. Unusual shots will be obtained from the sculpture "Babr" - a mythical creature from the Irkutsk coat of arms.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with the sights of Irkutsk?

According to legend, underground passages under the Savior Church lead to the secret treasures of merchants-gold manufacturers. Local residents talk about the ghost of the Decembrist Muravyov-Apostle, who allegedly appears in the house of Volkonsky. The legendary babre from the coat of arms of the city is the result of an error of heraldists who depicted a tiger with a beaver tail.

Q: What little-known sights of Irkutsk are worth seeing?

In the Glazkovsky suburb, rare samples of wooden modernity of the early XX century have been preserved. Few people know about the Polish church of 1825 with unique stained glass windows and organ. The Sukachev estate presents a collection of Siberian icons and rare books from the personal library of the philanthropist.

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Nerpinary of Irkutsk

Baikal seal is not found anywhere in nature except Lake Baikal. To see this rare animal in natural conditions is almost impossible …

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Around Olkhon

Walk on the ice for more than 200 kilometers, spend the night in a tent at -20, melt the ice for tea To see, feel with your feet …

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Barguzin valley

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Olkhon

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Arshan, Tunkin Valley

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Nikitin Nikolai Vladimirovich

Irkutsk

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I take excursions in my car. I provide assistance in throwing equipment to various places of the Baikal region.

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Kopylova Marina Mikhailovna

Irkutsk

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Tour guide, animator.

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Ksenia Pavlenko

Irkutsk

Language: Russian

Some of the main areas are: Irkutsk region: Irkutsk, sightseeing or thematic tourListvyanka with a visit to the Ta …

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Trofimov Alexei

Irkutsk

Language: English, Русский

I make the coolest and most soulful trips to Baikal, Baikal and Mongolia! The time of great geographical discoveries is …

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Patterns of Baikal Ice

Tour program for 9 days / 8 nights Day 1. Meals: Self-sufficient The group meets at the city airport at 11:00. Getting on the t …

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The Sacred Sources of the Eastern Sayan

We offer a trip to the Eastern Alps. The Tunkin Mountains are one of the highest mountains in Russia. You will see and visit the h …

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History of the Baikal ice

Tour dates: from 23.02.2025 to 27.02.2025 from 02.03.2025 to 06.03.2025 from 09.03.2025 to 13.03.2025 Tour progra …

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Seven Days at Baikal

Dates: From 16.06.2025 to 22.06.2025 From 07.07.2025 to 13.07.2025 From 14.07.2025 to 20.07.2025 From 28.07.2025 to 03.08.2025 …

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Dolphinariums and oceanariums in Irkutsk

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