The lake near 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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Lake Echoy

On the border of Russia and Mongolia, at the ascent on the Munku-Sadyk ridge there is a round lake Ekhoi. The name comes from the …

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Irkutsk reservoir

Irkutsk Reservoir is one of the largest reservoirs in Russia, located 30 kilometers southeast of the city of Irkutsk. The date …

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Lake Hara-Nur

At the intersection of the Big Sayan and the Okina Range in Buryatia, Lake Khara-Nur stretches, which means “black lake” from the …

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Lake Agul

In Irkutsk, Lake Agul is located in the Nizhneudinsky district. For Eastern Sayan and Tofalaria, this place is considered a precio …

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Warm Lakes - Lake Emerald

Without reaching Irkutsk 200 km. you can get a unique impression of what you saw. And all because in the area where the Snow River …

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Excursions Irkutsk (100)

Big Holoustny - the place of power of Baikal

Big Holoustnoye is an ancient village on the shore of Baikal, located on Cape Goloustny at the foot of the Primorsky Range, 120 km …

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Classic sightseeing tour of Irkutsk

Our tour will begin from the heart of the city of Irkutsk, at the confluence of the rivers Irkut and Angara, it was here that the …

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Uritsky Street - pedestrian street of Irkutsk

Walking along the shopping street of Irkutsk We will meet you in the historical center - on Uritsky Street - and go on foot to wa …

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Legends of the Tunkin Valley

We begin our journey from the Irkutsk railway station. Next we follow the Federal highway M-53. Along the way we get acquainted w …

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Guides Irkutsk (31)

Mangaskin Evgeny Mikhailovich

Irkutsk

Language: Английский, Русский

Day excursions: • Survey of Irkutsk: Immersion in the history of the merchant city, acquaintance with the architectur …

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Nikitin Nikolai Vladimirovich

Irkutsk

Language: Russian

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

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Galina Titova Guide in Irkutsk

Irkutsk

Language: English, Русский

Excursions in the Museum of the House of Volkonsky and Trubetsky, the Museum of Taltsy, the Baikal Museum, the Irkutsk R …

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Kontysheva Svetlana Yurievna

Irkutsk

Language: German, Русский

We offer individual and group excursions for Russian and German-speaking tourists.

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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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"ICE AGE AT BAIKAL"

You will be able to see the legendary Baikal ice with your own eyes, visit the frozen caves and grottoes, marvel at the variety of …

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Helicopter excursions in the Baikal

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