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

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 ...

25 Bates students spent almost three weeks in a tiny Siberian village, right on the shores of Lake Baikal. On the day we prepared to leave residents of the village were feverishly digging potatoes, in ...

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 ...