Ostrov Ol’khon
Olkhon is by far the largest island in Lake Baikal, and one of the real jewels of Siberia. With its amazingly diverse landscape and a vibrant culture that even the Soviets couldn't quite suppress, this island practically begs for a spot on your Siberian itinerary.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kharantsy.
Kharantsy
Hamlet
Photo: Елена Биркина, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Kharantsy is a village in Olkhonsky District, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, a part of the Khuzhirskiy municipal unit. Located in the middle part of the western coast of Olkhon Island, in 7 km to the north from the municipal unit centre, village Khuzhir. Kharantsy is situated 8 km north of Ostrov Ol’khon.
Ostrov Ol’khon
- Type: Island
- Category: landform
- Location: Irkutsk Oblast, Eastern Siberia, Siberia, Russia, Eastern Europe, Europe
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Latitude
53.15° or 53° 9′ northLongitude
107.4° or 107° 24′ eastElevation
728 metres (2,388 feet)Open location code
9P59592X+2XGeoNames ID
2018529
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In Other Languages
“Ostrov Ol’khon” goes by many names.
- Russian: “Остров Ольхон”
Localities in the Area
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