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Cat at the window in Ivolginsky Datsan

Ivolginsky Datsan photos

A buddhist monastery in Siberia. The buddhist monastery located in Ivolginsky Datsan was established by Stalin’s order, following the great contribution of Buryat population during World War II. The monastery encloses in a square area a very peculiar mix of Tibetan style temples, colourful statues and Siberian wooden houses. Definitely a mandatory excursion from Ulan …

Detail of a temple in Ulan Ude

Almost in Mongolia

Last train ride in Russia. The ride from Irkutsk to Ulan Ude, the capital of Republic of Buryatia, is the last one in Russia during this trip and of course is also the end of my Trans-Siberian route. For some part the ride offers great view of Lake Baikal and its beaches. Since the trip …