Irkutsk, Siberia, Russia
Irkutsk, near the shores of Lake Baikal, 5,185 km from Moscow is one of the largest towns in Siberia.
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Known as "The Paris of Siberia" the city has many beautiful churches and an historic railway station on the Trans-Siberian Express route.
Irkutsk is a historic city in southeastern Siberia, located near the shores of Lake Baikal, the world's deepest and oldest freshwater lake. Founded in 1661 as a Cossack fort, Irkutsk grew into an important trading hub along the Siberian routes and later prospered with the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Often called the "Paris of Siberia," the city is known for its elegant 19th-century architecture, colorful wooden houses with carved window frames, and vibrant cultural life. Today, Irkutsk serves as a gateway for travelers exploring Lake Baikal while remaining a key educational and administrative center in eastern Russia.
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