Today, we will take a closer look at the cultural heritage of the people living on Lake Baikal - Russians and Buryats. First, we’ll move go to the Buryat settlement Ust-Ordya, where you’ll have a chance to come into the real yurt and be greeted by ancient traditions. Buryats will introduce you to national folklore - songs and dances, throat singing. Meet the Buryat shaman. The landlady will teach you to cook the Buryat national dish - buuza. Taste national Buryat meals for lunch.
Then, we’ll make a stop at Taltsy Open Air Siberian Culture Museum. The exposition features wooden buildings brought from all over Siberia! Right now, 40 landmarked buildings and 8000 artifacts dated by XVII-XIX centuries are presented as part of the exhibition. Here you will see the traditional folk-show and have a lunch. In the evening, arrive to Listvyanka village, located on the shore of Lake Baikal. Check into local hotel for overnight stay.