Lake Baikal

One of the most beautiful lakes in Russia is Lake Baikal. Russia's Lake Baikal is a rift lake. It is located in southern Siberia, bordered to the northwest by the federal territory of Irkutsk Oblast and to the southeast by the Republic of Buryatia. The oldest lake in the world and the largest freshwater lake in terms of volume is Lake Baikal. It is also the deepest lake in the world by volume at around 1,642 m in depth. It is the fifth-largest lake in Asia and the easternmost big lake in all of Eurasia. The Angara, Onega, and lower Kurya Rivers - all of which flow into Baikal - also feed the lake.

The lake is known as one of the most beautiful places in the world and its water is of extraordinary purity, making it a UNESCO World Heritage site. A turquoise lake spreads out in the distance, its beaches inhabited by a variety of fauna and vegetation, including thousands of birds and insects, and a backdrop of sapphire blue mountains climb to stunning peaks. It is a central Siberian position also makes it a popular choice for tourists wanting to explore part of the Russian wilderness.

Location: Siberia, Russia