Irkutsk- a rapidly developing Siberian city

The city of Irkutsk was founded as a fortress, which is still remain and is interesting for making a Russia tour, but later was enlarges and acquired the status of a town in the 17th century. At that time the town was an important trade center connected various parts of the country with China and Alaska.

Nowadays Irkutsk is a rapidly developing city with an old history. The city is an industrial and scientific Russian center, which is sometimes referred to as the cultural capital of Siberia. Some Russian cruises also starts from there. Museums and art galleries of the city preserve the cultural treasures of Siberia. Being a very important junction of the Trans-Siberian railway, makes this city a very important trading center, as well as popular tourist destination for Russia vacation.

There are various sights in the city. The Church of our Savior is among popular sights in the city. The church represents the only stone building of the 18th century. The church is decorated in a traditional old Russian way. There are many other beautiful and old churches in the city.