Spring Irkutsk from a height

Eastern Siberia. Spring Irkutsk from a height.

It is called the "Baikal gate", because most often it is one of the transit points on the way to the lake. But the city itself deserves attention, experienced travelers are advised to stay here for a few days!

Irkutsk is a colorful and original city that has preserved its ancient architecture. It began with the fortress-ostrog, which was built on the shore of the Angara by the pioneer Cossacks in 1661.