The Decabrist's monument and church, small but pretty

the lake of irkutsk is nothing really special, it is just a lake...

Take the "Round Baikal Railway" also called "The precious buckle in the Steel Belt" from Kultuk to Litsvyanka. 'Bribe' the train driver to allow you to stand in front and experience driving into the 38 tunnels. Any travel agent in Irkutsk can assist with bookings.