The Olkhon Island

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58RJ+67 Khuzhir, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia

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Last check: April 2019

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The Olkhon Island is the only inhabited island of Baikal Lake, Southern Siberia. Located in its central part, it is reacheable both from Irkutsk and Ulan-Ude by ferries, bus, and car. The most prominent and lively village on the Olkhon Island is Khuzhir which population is about 1,500 people. Photo @ credits to Sofya Kotseliabina

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Baikal-Lena Nature Reserve

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