deepest lakes in russia
Lake Baikal, Russia. So large that it is often mistaken for a sea, Russia's Lake Baikal is the deepest and oldest lake in the world, and the largest freshwater lake by volume. Famous for its crystal clear waters and unique wildlife, the lake is under threat by pollution, poaching and development. Lake Baikal, Russia, at sunset. The lake contains more water than all of the North American Great Lakes combined. It is also the oldest and deepest lake in the world (25 million years and 1,637 meters).