On the island of Olkhon, which is well known to many tourists who prefer to relax on Lake Baikal, there is a large spruce massif that has no analogue in the whole world. It began its growth back in the era of the Ice Age.

Since spruce is a plant that cannot grow and develop in the absence of moisture, the spruce forest could only be preserved in exceptionally favorable conditions. And the climate on Olkhon has always been characterized by humidity. This is what helped the fact that all of us now have a unique opportunity to enjoy the view of the relict spruce forest.

The spruce forest is located on the highest point of the island. Such important factors as a high level of humidity, as well as groundwater, which are located close to the soil surface, also contribute to the growth of the spruce forest and its maintenance in excellent condition.

If you came to Baikal to see this world-famous relict spruce forest, you can't leave here without seeing Olkhon Island. It is the largest island of Lake Baikal. Its eastern slopes drop off steeply directly into the lake, and the western shores, on the contrary, smoothly descend to the Bay of the Small Sea.

The entire island has a length of about 72 kilometers, its maximum width is 15 kilometers.

The entire local population is mainly engaged in fishing, as well as animal husbandry. Therefore, you can always buy fresh fish at the markets or try delicious and original dishes of local cuisine.

All the indigenous inhabitants of this island are called Buryats.

The largest village here is considered to be Khuzhir. Where this name came from, none of the scientists can say for sure. Someone suggests that translated from the Evenk language, this name means low-wooded. Judging by the second translation, the word means dry.

Oddly enough, both of these names are suitable for this locality, since there really is not much precipitation here – about 200 millimeters throughout the year.

As for the landscape, the steppe expanse, deciduous forests, and relict spruce forest are harmoniously combined here. The air on the island is stunningly clean, permeated with subtle aromas of thyme and wormwood. Therefore, if you inhale it deeply, you can cure some diseases of the respiratory tract.

Here, lovers of the old gray will be able to admire such wonderful archaeological finds that can tell a lot about the life of ancient tribes and peoples. Ancient settlements, burial grounds and old walls tell about this. 1xBet has gained significant popularity in India as one of the leading online betting and gambling platforms. With its wide range of sports betting options, online casino games and user-friendly interface, 1xBet has captured the attention of Indian players seeking an exciting and convenient gambling experience.The 1xbet india promo code today now has the ability to provide a first deposit bonus of 20,000 INR by matching the first deposit – made after registering the account – at 100%. The entire bonus is available in one go. The player is free to use the same on any sports bet as they, please.