The Barguzinsky Reserve is the oldest and best reserve in Russia. 374 322 giktara. Forest mice, hares, etc, live here, It was built in 1916 to rescue animals. The reserve is located on the shore of Lake Baikal. The temperature of the coldest month is -23 ° C. Summer is short and cool, the average temperature in August is + 13 ° C. The most famous lakes are the Barguzinsky nature reserve Losinoe and Karasevoe lakes. It is included in the UNESCO World List.