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Lake Baikal

Planning for Green Flow Baikal Hotel Moving Forward

2021-02-01 by Argophilia Travel News

Green Flow Hotel

An investment project by Green Flow Baikal, LLC at Lake Baikal moves forward for the construction of a 4-star resort.

Tags: hotel development, hotel investments, Lake Baikal, Russia hotels, Russia investments, Russia resorts, Russian resorts, wellness resorts, Yevgeny Lukovnikov

Republic Of Buryatia Head Addresses Lake Baikal Sustainability

2016-12-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Lake Baikal

The Prime Minister the Republic Of Buryatia, Vyacheslav Nagovitsyn told a session of the Siberian Federal District constricting the sustainable growth of the region surrounding lake Baikal will have negative impacts.

Tags: Buryatia, Lake Baikal, nature, Oleg Safronov, Russia nature, Siberia, Siberia lakes, Vladimir Putin

Adventure Saturday: Exploring the Wilds of Russia

2014-05-03 by Argo Contributor

Lake Baskunchak

Russia is a vast and fascinating country, with landscapes ranging from sunny beaches to icy tundra, rugged mountains to dense forests and mysterious lakes. In addition to its natural attractions, the country boasts cultural and historic sites that are unique in the world. To see the real Russia, you need to get beyond the cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Tags: adventure travel, Lake Baikal, Lake Baskunchak, Russia sites, Russia travel, Siberia, Tsoi-Pede, Tunguska

Unseen Russia (Part 1)

2011-06-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The immense Lake Baskunchak salt lake in south european russia

You may have seen Moscow, you may have seen St Petersburg – you might even have toured the Golden Ring cities outside of the Russian capital, but still, you have barely begun to scratch the surface of what this magnificent country has to offer. So this week, Argophilia digs a little bit deeper and explores […]

Tags: Arkaim, Astrakhan, Averkina Treasure Cave, Chelyabinsk, European Russia, Lake Baikal, Lake Baskunchak, ruins, Shamans, unseen russia, Zoroaster

Introducing a New Tour on the Trans-Siberian Railway

2011-04-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Railway to the Far East: The Trans-Siberian Railway

A brand new tour on the famous Trans-Siberian Railway begins this summer – a new and improved, luxurious tourist trip will depart from Moscow this August, and promises to be a most unforgettable experience.

Tags: Beijing, Central Asia, China, Circum-Baikal Railroad, Erlian, Eurasi, Faar East, Intourist, Kazan, Krasnoyarsk, Lake Baikal, Mongolia, moscow, moscow railway, moscow tour, Novosibirsk, RZhD-Tour, Siberian, Steppes, Trans-Siberian Railway, Ulan-Bataar, Ulan-Ude, Yekaterinburg

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Skaleta Coastal Works to Resume in November With €62,886 Safety Upgrade

2026-09-03 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Rethymno signs a €62.8K supplementary contract for Skaleta’s coastal front works, with construction set to resume on November 2, 2026.

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€200,000 Approved for Flood and Erosion Protection in Fire-Hit Villages of Southern Crete

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€200,000 in funding has been approved for flood and erosion protection in fire-hit Saktouria and Gianniou in southern Crete.

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Skaletа Seawall Gets €62,886 Safety Upgrade Before Work Resumes

2026-09-03 By Ion Bogdan V.

A €62,886 supplementary contract will strengthen the Skaleta seawall against wave action and improve beach access safety near Rethymno.

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2026-09-03 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion Airport recorded 1.85 million passenger movements in August 2026, with international arrivals up 3.47% and Germany leading foreign markets.

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