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Steven Seagal Vows to Get Tough on Lake Baikal Pollution

The actor and naturalized Russian citizen wants to criminalize dumping pollutants and waste into the world's largest freshwater lake.

Russian Swimmers Complete Eco-Relay Across Lake Baikal

The swimmers hoped to draw attention to pollution of the world's largest freshwater lake.

‘DANGEROUS PRECEDENT’

Russia Sparks Backlash for Allowing Deforestation, Construction Along Lake Baikal

Environmentalists say the law threatens protected natural areas and the lake’s status as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Russia Hosts Bone-Chilling Ice Marathon on Lake Baikal

People from all over the world came to test their athletic prowess and take in the beauty of Baikal’s icy landscape.

Virus Fallout Hits Lake Baikal as Chinese Tourists Stay Away

Winter is high season for tourism around Lake Baikal, but the coronavirus outbreak has curtailed its main source of income.

Walking on Russia's Frozen Lake Baikal in Winter

Walking on the deepest lake in the world may feel like a dream.

Tourists Trapped in Russia's Lake Baikal

Two tourists who got stuck in the ice on Lake Baikal 300 meters from shore managed to climb their way out to safety.

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