The “Moyo Severobaykalye” excursion route passes through Severobaikalsk and then continues along the road to Nizhneangarsk, following the Baikal-Amur Mainline and the shores of Lake Baikal to the mouth of the Kichera River. A look back at the regatta and the city festival in July 2026 adds a specific event theme to this perspective on the route.
Excursion route through Severobaikalsk and beyond
As described, the route begins by passing through Severobaikalsk. It then follows the road to Nizhneangarsk and runs along the Baikal-Amur Mainline and the shores of Lake Baikal to the mouth of the Kichera River. The excursion route thus includes both a section through the city and a continuation beyond it. When using the route to plan your trip, you can distinguish between these two sections: the route through Severobaikalsk and the continuation to the stated endpoint.
Regatta and city festival in July 2026
The “Severnyy Baykal — 2026” regatta took place in the waters off Severobaikalsk from 20 to 24 July. More than 100 athletes from Mozhaysk in Moscow Oblast, Novosibirsk, Irkutsk, Bratsk and Severobaikalsk took part. On 24 July, Severnoye siyaniye Baykala Park was the main venue for the city festival. The festival also featured the first open SUP competitions in Severobaikalsk, which immediately became popular with residents and visitors. The regatta participants were formally honoured at the city festival. This look back therefore brings together two distinct aspects: the multi-day regatta in the waters off the city and the open SUP competitions held as part of the festival.
BAM History Park
The BAM History Park is an open-air museum. In September 2025, it was open to all residents and visitors to the city. If you are planning to visit the park on a future trip, check the current visiting arrangements in advance.
More places to explore in the Republic of Buryatia
Exploring the Republic of Buryatia more broadly reveals a variety of nature-related attractions. The Barguzinsky Nature Reserve has protected the northeastern shore of Lake Baikal and its taiga slopes since 1916. Tunkinsky National Park has eight tourist routes and four ecological trails; its offerings include driving, hiking, water and horseback routes. Contact the park for the latest route details before planning your visit.
The Republic of Buryatia also has cultural attractions. The village of Verkhnyaya Ivolga is home to Ivolginsky Datsan, a large Buddhist monastery complex described as the centre of Russian Buddhism. In Ulan-Ude, the Ethnographic Museum of the Peoples of Transbaikalia includes residential and settlement complexes of the pre-Baikal and Transbaikal Buryats, Evenks, Soyots, Old Believers and Russian old settlers. Visitors can try national sports and take part in interactive guided tours.
The Museum of Nature of Buryatia in Ulan-Ude displays more than 2,000 exhibits across five halls. It regularly offers the guided tour “Puteshestviye po Buryatii” through its halls in Russian and Buryat. Its permanent exhibits also include “V gostyakh u Yeroshki,” a living nature exhibition that teaches children about exotic birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles, as well as mammals from Europe, Asia, America and Africa. The museum was the first institution in Buryatia to have its own digital planetarium, “Zvezdnyy dom Buryatii.” Check the current visitor regulations before your visit.
Discover more destinations: Vydrino, Ivolginsk, Selenginsk, Turka, Istok, Goryachinsk, Kurumkan, Ulan-Ude.
Return to the main travel overview: Republic of Buryatia.
