* 70 kilometers from the capital of Siberia, Irkutsk, is the village of Listvyanka, the closest point to Lake Baikal. It is this place that I suggest you visit as part of your first acquaintance with Lake Baikal. The village of Listvyanka is interesting primarily because it is located at the source of the Angara River, the only river flowing out of the lake. The source of the Angara River is a picturesque place, especially if you look at it from a height of 270 meters from the Chersky Stone observation deck, where we will definitely climb by cable car. There is also a seal garden, a Baikal Museum, a souvenir fish market and various cafes in the village. Well, a walk along the shore of Lake Baikal is also mandatory in the program, and if you want, you can take a boat ride on the water. I invite you to Lake Baikal!