Slyudyanka
Treasury of Baikal gems
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Treasury of Baikal gems
Slyudyanka
On the South-West of Baikal is a small town, Slyudyanka. It is the same city as thousands of other towns in huge Russia. But, Slyudyanka has a peculiarity that makes this city unique. Thanks to this very feature, the town got its name.
The town’s name is because the word «Slyuda» in the Russian language means «mica». Extraction of marble and minerals is developed in the city and its environs. No wonder that Slyudyanka residents life is connected with minerals and mineralogy.
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On the South-West of Baikal is a small town, Slyudyanka. It is the same city as thousands of other towns in huge Russia. But, Slyudyanka has a peculiarity that makes this city unique. Thanks to this very feature, the town got its name.
The town’s name is because the word «Slyuda» in the Russian language means «mica». Extraction of marble and minerals is developed in the city and its environs. No wonder that Slyudyanka residents life is connected with minerals and mineralogy.
What’s interesting in Slyudyanka
- Maybe the biggest museum of minerals in Siberia
- Unique nature of Southern Baikal
- Peak of Cherskiy
- Marble railway station
- Circum-Baikal Railway
What’s interesting in Slyudyanka
- Maybe the biggest museum of minerals in Siberia
- Unique nature of Southern Baikal
- Peak of Cherskiy
- Marble railway station
- Circum-Baikal Railway
On the South-West of Baikal is a small town, Slyudyanka. It is the same city as thousands of other towns in huge Russia. But, Slyudyanka has a peculiarity that makes this city unique. Thanks to this very feature, the town got its name.
The town’s name is because the word «Slyuda» in the Russian language means «mica». Extraction of marble and minerals is developed in the city and its environs. No wonder that Slyudyanka residents life is connected with minerals and mineralogy.
What’s interesting in Slyudyanka
- Maybe the biggest museum of minerals in Siberia
- Unique nature of Southern Baikal
- Peak of Cherskiy
- Marble railway station
- Circum-Baikal Railway
City square
Slyudyanka city
Slyudyanka Museum of Minerals
It is hard to believe, but there is one of Russia’s largest minerals museums in such a small town. Guests can see more than 8960 exhibits and all 3450 types of minerals known to modern science! This collection of minerals and gems admires tourists and mineralogical scientists from over the world. There is a souvenir shop at the museum where guests can buy the gem or mineral they like.
A souvenir can be bought in a store, but it is much more interesting to extract a mineral by yourself! The museum administration gives all mining minerals equipment for not a high price. The museum staff will show available places for extracting where you can feel a real mineralogist!
On mineral museum yard
“Aikha-Shulun” or Shaman Cape
Aikha-Shulun or Shaman Cape is one of the most mysterious places on Lake Baikal. In ancient times there was buried a shaman who had great power. To appease spirits, local people made shamanic rituals and sacrifices on the cape. Since then, the cape is a sacred place.
Some people said they heard strange voices after midnight there… As you understand, it is a perfect place for walking alone in the moonlight.
However, it is still an excellent place to enjoy Baikal’s beauty and learn more about local culture and religion.
Aikha-Shulun cape
Aikha-Shulun cape
Baikal near Aikha-Shulun cape
Slyudyanka Railway Station
On the top of the Cherskiy Peak
Old water tower
Circum-Baikal Railway. Photographer — Lev Belykh
Slyudyanka beach
City square
Slyudyanka city
Slyudyanka Museum of Minerals
It is hard to believe, but there is one of Russia’s largest minerals museums in such a small town. Guests can see more than 8960 exhibits and all 3450 types of minerals known to modern science! This collection of minerals and gems admires tourists and mineralogical scientists from over the world. There is a souvenir shop at the museum where guests can buy the gem or mineral they like.
A souvenir can be bought in a store, but it is much more interesting to extract a mineral by yourself! The museum administration gives all mining minerals equipment for not a high price. The museum staff will show available places for extracting where you can feel a real mineralogist!
On mineral museum yard
“Aikha-Shulun” or Shaman Cape
Aikha-Shulun or Shaman Cape is one of the most mysterious places on Lake Baikal. In ancient times there was buried a shaman who had great power. To appease spirits, local people made shamanic rituals and sacrifices on the cape. Since then, the cape is a sacred place.
Some people said they heard strange voices after midnight there… As you understand, it is a perfect place for walking alone in the moonlight.
However, it is still an excellent place to enjoy Baikal’s beauty and learn more about local culture and religion.
Aikha-Shulun cape
Aikha-Shulun cape
Baikal near Aikha-Shulun cape
Slyudyanka Railway Station
On the top of the Cherskiy Peak
Old water tower
Circum-Baikal Railway. Photographer — Lev Belykh
Slyudyanka beach
City square
Slyudyanka city
Slyudyanka Museum of Minerals
It is hard to believe, but there is one of Russia’s largest minerals museums in such a small town. Guests can see more than 8960 exhibits and all 3450 types of minerals known to modern science! This collection of minerals and gems admires tourists and mineralogical scientists from over the world. There is a souvenir shop at the museum where guests can buy the gem or mineral they like.
A souvenir can be bought in a store, but it is much more interesting to extract a mineral by yourself! The museum administration gives all mining minerals equipment for not a high price. The museum staff will show available places for extracting where you can feel a real mineralogist!
“Aikha-Shulun” or Shaman Cape
Aikha-Shulun or Shaman Cape is one of the most mysterious places on Lake Baikal. In ancient times there was buried a shaman who had great power. To appease spirits, local people made shamanic rituals and sacrifices on the cape. Since then, the cape is a sacred place.
Some people said they heard strange voices after midnight there… As you understand, it is a perfect place for walking alone in the moonlight.
However, it is still an excellent place to enjoy Baikal’s beauty and learn more about local culture and religion.
On mineral museum yard
Aikha-Shulun cape
Aikha-Shulun cape
Baikal near Aikha-Shulun cape
Slyudyanka Railway Station
On the top of the Cherskiy Peak
Old water tower
Circum-Baikal Railway. Photographer — Lev Belykh
Slyudyanka beach
Tourists can reach Slyudyanka by train and electric train also. Train ticket price is about 400-700 rubles (price depends on kind of wagon) and electric train ticket for 200 rubles. The route will take 3 hours in both variants.
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