Navigate in Russia

Use http://maps.yandex.ru/ as they have even street views.
They don't have english version, but its easy to learn to use
because they are similar to other services.Website usually
loads with a view on the city you are in.

http://www.openstreetmap.org/ is very nice as it has
english interface, but I didn't find the link to switch to
the language. Not very detailed map, but it gives a better
idea that maps from other websites.

I hope it helps, if you find any better website, please
let us know. :)

International Friendship Hostel

Don't forget to book IF hostel. It has
best deals in Irkutsk city right now.
Only 500 rubles pppn in a dorm for 4 people
and 700 rubles pppn for private twin room.

Book now with hostelworld. Or go to a page with
reviews and more info.

Also we organize all possible tours
trips and get aways to the nature
and to the lake itself. :)
Great deals, all transfers
and reservations
in one call.

Welcome to Irkutsk
and lake Baikal!

Children's Railroadn on Youth Island

Since 1939 in Irkutsk.
The railway station is located near the educational building. Everything is real there: a cash department, a waiting room with playing machine, an inquiry office with computer network. In this office one can apply for any information from train schedule to flight timetable and traffic roads! In a small cosy cafe passengers can drink a cup of coffee or eat an ice-cream.

Work days: Wed, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun.

Work hours:
10.40
11.30
12.20
14.30
15.20
16.10
16.50

Prices:
100
130
150

Its fun.

Chivirkuisky Bay. East Baikal. Buryatiya.

Meditative relax video about east part of the lake. Near Holy Nose peninsula.

Olkhon Ferry Timelapse

Watch how ferry to Olkhon Island works.



The actual transfer takes 15-20 minutes of real time.
Thanks to Shrabikus, great filmmeikah!.