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Articles with tag "Baikal"
bone-chilling feat
Russian Swimmer Claims New World Record With Baikal Under-Ice Swim
Yekaterina Nekrasova, 40, swam an 85-meter distance beneath the ice of Lake Baikal wearing only a bathing suit.
Tug-of-war
With Lake Baikal’s Key Protections Set to Expire, Russian Eco-Activists Sound the Alarm
Environmental experts and activists say upcoming deregulation could do significant harm to the lake's unique ecosystem.
going green
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.
frigid dip
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.
WINTER ROMANCE
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.
canceled tours
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.
RUSSIAN WINTER
Walking on Russia's Frozen Lake Baikal in Winter
Walking on the deepest lake in the world may feel like a dream.
ON THE EDGE
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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