How to Travel in Buryatia: Russia's Buddhist Center

The map and the flag of Buryatia Have you ever heard of the Republic of Buryatia? It's in Russia, but even many Russians are puzzled when they are asked about Buryatia. It is a national republic in Siberia and it's also the part of the Mongolian world. Buryatia is near Lake Baikal (the deepest lake in the world) and the Buryat nation is very similar to the Mongolians. The Buryats are a Buddhist minority in the Russian Federation. Apart from the Buryats there are more than 100 nationalities in Buryatia. Buryatia is famous for the beautiful nature of the unique Lake Baikal and the diversity of the ethnic cultures. So, if you'd like to travel to Buryatia, here's some advice!

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