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Ulan-Ude

The center of Buryat culture and Buddhism in Russia.
Ulan-Ude is a city proud of its rich history, often serving as a starting point for journeys to the region’s natural attractions.

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What to do

Popular

Stroll along Lenin Street

Stroll along Lenin Street

The main pedestrian street, stretching from the Holy Odigitrievsky Cathedral to Sovetskaya Square.

See the Nerpas

See the Nerpas

Perhaps the most charming residents of Lake Baikal are the nerpas (Baikal seals).

Go Horseback Riding

Go Horseback Riding

A horseback tour is not only an unusual but also a health-benefiting way to relax.

What to see

Attraction
Theater Square Named After Lkhasaran Linkhovoin

Theater Square Named After Lkhasaran Linkhovoin

Ulan-Ude

This square is named after the famous Buryat opera singer Lkhasaran Linkhovoin.

Attraction
Chinggis Khan's Camp

Chinggis Khan's Camp

Ulan-Ude

A rocky hilltop with a panoramic view of the endless Transbaikalian steppes.

How to Get There

Moscow

approximately 6 hours

Saint Petersburg

approximately 9 hours

Interesting Facts

359

years

of Ulan-Ude. The city was founded in 1666 by Russian Cossacks.

>42

tons

is the weight of the most monumental Lenin monument, installed in Ulan-Ude in 1971.

60%

of Lake Baikal's shoreline is located in Buryatia.

2,500

species

of animals and fish inhabit Lake Baikal, 250 of which are endemics.

Ulan-Ude Tourist Information Center

Ulan-Ude, Lenin St., 50
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
ulan-ude map

Go Further

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Krasnoyarsk

Krasnoyarsk

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Irkutsk

Irkutsk

Gateway to Lake Baikal

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