approaching Baikalskoye by foot

Accessible only via boat or we've just completed, the Siberian village of Baikalskoye is so remote I tried typing it into Google Maps and the response came back: "Where? ... Why?" the 20km trek we've just completed, the Siberian village ofso remote I tried typing it into Google Maps and the response came back: "

The steep cliffs which turn Lake Baikal into into a bathtub larger than the size of Belgium, have given a moments respite to a small amount of flatter land where the hamlet has been able to grow.





the main road through town what once was the town truck, brought by ferry, now looks like the remnants

of an Imperial Walker downed by rebel forces in Star Wars

The village has one (yes one) shop; make sure to close the door behind you to keep out the flies. Snickers bars, some fruit, alcohol, along with smoked fish, fish scones, fish heads, fish bait, fish stew, are what we sell (have any idea what the economy is based on?)

Remote location combined with monopoly status keep prices high, so stick with the fish which is by far, and unsurprisingly, the best value.