When it comes to natural wonders, few can rival the awe-inspiring depths of Lake Baikal, the deepest lake in the world. This ancient lake is a geological marvel, a biodiversity hotspot, and a cultural ...

Estimated to be 25 to 30 million years old, the ancient rift lake exudes a spiritual beauty that attracts visitors from Russia and beyond.

"I've had the idea since I left Russia," said Pike, who lived and studied in that country for two years while on an academic exchange. One of those years was spent in Irkutsk (Eugene's Russian "Sister ...

Lake Baikal, the world’s deepest and one of its oldest lakes, offers an unparalleled natural laboratory for studying sediment geochemistry and microbial ecology. Its sediments encapsulate a record of ...