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About the Region

Datsan (Buddhist Temple) Lake Baikal Republic of Buryatia Transbaikal National Park Frolikhinsky Federal Nature Reserve Barguzin State Nature Biosphere Reserve

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Education

Bachelor’s and Specialist Degrees

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Master’s Degree

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Postgraduate Studies

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Secondary Professional Education

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A Bachelor’s degree is a fundamental four-year program that provides broad foundational knowledge in a chosen field. Graduates can enter the workforce or continue their studies in a Master’s program for further specialization. The Specialist degree is a longer (5–6 years), in-depth program designed to train experts in a specific professional field. Specialist graduates are considered fully qualified professionals and are also eligible to apply for Master’s programs.
A Master’s degree represents the second stage of higher education, following a Bachelor’s or Specialist degree. If a Bachelor’s program provides a broad professional foundation, a Master’s allows students to deepen their knowledge, become specialized experts in a particular area, and sometimes even change their field of study entirely. The two-year program combines advanced theoretical coursework with serious research, culminating in the defense of a Master’s thesis. Essentially, this level opens pathways into research or high-level managerial positions.
Postgraduate studies follow a Master’s or Specialist degree and prepare scholars and future university instructors. While Master’s programs focus on coursework, postgraduate studies are centered on independent scientific research. The primary goal is to conduct original research, produce a genuine scientific contribution, and defend a dissertation to earn a Candidate of Sciences degree. In essence, a postgraduate student is an early-career researcher who spends 3–4 years immersed in a focused topic, publishes articles, teaches, and ultimately presents new, unique scientific findings.
Vocational education prepares practice-oriented specialists for a wide range of industries—from chefs, welders, and auto mechanics to programmers, accountants, and designers. It can be pursued after 9th or 11th grade at colleges or technical schools. Unlike higher education, which emphasizes theory, vocational training focuses on hands-on skills—students “learn by doing” to enter the workforce immediately after graduation. It is an excellent and efficient way to gain in-demand qualifications and launch a career.

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"Baikal" Research Center — an innovative space where students and staff develop technologies and explore the unique natural potential of the Baikal region.

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More than half of the wild-growing plants of Buryatia possess medicinal properties.
The formulation includes plants from the Baikal region: roots of Rhodiola rosea, Astragalus membranaceus, and Saposhnikovia divaricata.
Rich in vitamins and trace elements, making it an ideal source of nourishment.
Explore “The Herbalist: 108 Medicinal Plants of Baikal” – a guide to the natural treasures of the Baikal region, revealing the secrets of the plants that thrive around the great lake.
Medicinal Plant Cultivation

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Baikal — the Heart of Buryatia

The deepest and most sacred lake on the planet, revered by locals. A world of crystal-clear waters, unique Baikal seals, majestic cliffs, and ancient legends.

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Baikal — the Heart of Buryatia

History and Culture

  • In the 1920s, the republic was known as the Buryat-Mongolian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.
  • Buryat lands were part of the Rouran Khaganate, the Mongol Empire, and the Northern Yuan Dynasty.
  • Buddhism is widely practiced, having spread from Mongolia in the 17th century throughout Transbaikalia.
  • Cultural landmarks include stupas (suburgans) along roads and traditional offering practices.
  • The Buryat language holds official status in the republic.

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History and Culture

Geography and Capital

  • The republic is located on the eastern shore of Lake Baikal, with Irkutsk Oblast lying on the western shore.
  • Ulan-Ude has been the capital throughout the republic's history.
  • Buryatia's territory is nearly three times larger than Greece.
  • Some districts have climate conditions equivalent to the Far North.
  • Buryatia enjoys more sunny days than southern Russia.

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Geography and Capital

Nature and Climate

  • 83% of the territory is forested.
  • Home to 2 nature reserves, 3 national parks, and 13 wildlife sanctuaries.
  • Hosts over 440 species of terrestrial vertebrates.
  • Features only 6 amphibian and 7 reptile species.
  • The Severomuysky Tunnel is the longest in Russia.
  • Contains over 30,000 rivers and 35,000 lakes, with just 25 classified as large or medium-sized.
  • Total river length reaches 150,000 kilometers.
  • Over 60% of Lake Baikal's coastline lies within the republic.

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Nature and Climate

Mineral and Natural Resources

  • More than 700 mineral deposits.
  • 247 gold deposits.
  • Russia's largest beryllium deposit.
  • 15 million tons of coal mined annually.

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Mineral and Natural Resources