Lake Teletskoye

With a depth of up to 325 meters, Lake Teletskoye is the biggest lake in Russia's Altai Republic and Altai Mountains. The lake is 78 km long and 5 km wide, and it is located at the intersection of the Sailughem Mountains and the Western Sayans at a height of 434 m above sea level. The lake is surrounded by the mountain ranges Korbu and Al-tyntu. Despite having a 233 km2 surface area, the lake's depth (325 m; 1,066 ft) means that it holds at least 40 km3 of fresh water. The average annual variation in water level is thought to be 348 sm. The lake has a remarkable degree of clarity, with the water's visibility ranging from six to fourteen meters.

The lake is well-known for having a thriving fish population, which includes carp, tench, burbot, European perch, European eel, and pink and silver perch. The lake is frequently highlighted in national and worldwide media as a site to see due to its reputation for having a large population of brown bears.

One of Russia's most stunning and enigmatic lakes is Lake Teletskoye. It is one of the deepest lakes in the world at just 156 meters deep, making it the deepest lake in Russia. It is situated in the Altai Republic and is also the furthest away. The lake, which is close to Teletskoye town and about 90 kilometers to the west of Salekhard, is a well-liked tourist attraction.

Location: Altai Republic, Russia