The sunlight is also intense. Baikal is an excellent place to get a tan. In 1999 there were three Indian Summers going into late October. In fact, it is much easier to endure here than say in the Baltics where it is very damp. Siberians greet the winter as a special time in which they can enjoy skiing, skating, ice fishing and getting together with their friends.
Spring is an explosion in all of Russia, and particularly at Lake Baikal.
At Baikal, the profusion of wild flowers and the mixed forests provide you with a color display that changes daily. Copyright 2000, REAP International. All Rights Reserved .