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Keen geographers know that Baikal is the world's largest freshwater lake and that it's home to unique species such as the nerpa freshwater seal. But Lake Baikal is much more than a body of water. Here, two cultures – Russian and Mongol – meet. The area is steeped in shamanism and Buddhism, while the lake's shores are scored by the tracks of the Trans-Siberian Railway. This is the first English-language guide dedicated to Lake Baikal and its surroundings. It provides full coverage of activities, wildlife, culture and religion, as well as practical information on travelling in this diverse corner of Siberia._x000D_
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'Even if you're not planning a trip to Lake Baikal this guidebook is a nice read.'_x000D_ Adventure Travel_x000D_ _x000D_ 'Bradt's Lake Baikal also begs greater attention for its subject: the world's deepest lake is normally seen only as a stopover on the Trans-Siberian. Linger, though, for shamanist rituals, wild hiking and – juding from the 'Don't Miss' photo section – some gloriously ugly examples of Soviet aprtment block architecture.'_x000D_ Wanderlust_x000D_
Author Biography
Born in the UK, Marc Di Duca has spent a decade living, working and travelling in post-communist Eastern Europe. His Ukrainian wife and in-laws have helped him gain a sound knowledge of Russian to add to his fluent Czech.
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Bradt Travel Guides have a reputation as the pioneering publisher for tackling ‘unusual’ destinations, and producing colourful guidebooks which are entertaining as well as useful.
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- Publisher Bradt Travel Guides
- Publication Date February 2010
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9781841622941 / 184162294X
- Publication Country or regionUnited Kingdom
- FormatPaperback
- Primary Price 15.99 GBP
- Pages192
- ReadershipGeneral
- Publish StatusPublished
- ResponsibilityMarc Di Duca.
- Edition1
- Page size22 (216mm x 135mm) mm
- Illustration16pp colour photos & 13 maps
- Biblio NotesFormerly CIP.
- Reference CodeBDZ0008832259
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