The Irkutsk region is among the top ten regions-leaders in receiving tourists in Russia, which is due to the presence of unique natural and recreational resources on the territory of the region, first of all, Lake Baikal - the deepest freshwater lake in the world. Due to its unique natural properties, the lake is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. This is not only a natural phenomenon, but also a treasury of the material and spiritual culture of Central Asia, as evidenced by archaeological monuments, ritual shamanic texts, petroglyphs and preserved rituals of the Baikal Buryats.
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