Rivers 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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Agul River

The Agul River is a tributary of the Kan River flowing through the lands of Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk. The river takes its origins o …

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The Snow River

Siberia has long been known for stunning natural beauty: snow-capped mountains, dense forests, emerald glades full of scented and …

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Selenga River

Wikipedia: Selenga' (Bur Salenge mu ren Mong). Selenga river in Mongolia and Russia (Buryatia), flows into Lake Baikal, belongs to …

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River Angara

The Angara is a big river. At the moment it is the largest tributary of the Yenisei. Also, this river is the only one in our count …

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Irkutsk underground

Special offer for fans of rock music... A real Irkutsk underground!In Europe, this format of clubs is very common. Evening. Beer. …

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Olkhon Island

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New Year and Christmas in Baikal

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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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Prikhodko Maria Evgenyevna

Irkutsk

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Individual and group tours Listvyanka (Taltsy, Shaman-stone, Chersky stone, riding dogs and snowmobiles, visiting the …

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Elena Valeryevna Skorobogatova

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I organize and conduct author's tours and excursions around Baikal Excursions are individual, in a group of up to 4 p …

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Kaygorodova Natalia Vasilyevna

Irkutsk

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I suggest you take a short trip to Irkutsk or Baikal with me! Emotion-filled day, acquaintance with the blue eye of the …

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Caves and secrets of the Tazheran steppe

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VIP holiday on Baikal

Tour area: Oz. Baikal Price and prices: With a group of 8 people: the price for one person 90000 rubles With a group of 16 people: …

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 …

Tageran steppe

Tazheran steppes in the Olkhon district are places with a predominance of "Mongolian" steppe landscapes that are not typical of ta …

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Rivers in Irkutsk

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