Slyudyanka

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Slyudyanka?Southern tip of Lake Baikal, Slyudyansky District, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia
2. How many people live in Slyudyanka?18,574 (2010 Census)
3. What language do people speak in Slyudyanka?Russian
4. What is the capital of Slyudyanka?Slyudyanka (administrative center of Slyudyansky District)
5. Why is Slyudyanka important for trains?It is a key stop on the Trans‑Siberian Railway and the starting point of the Circum‑Baikal Railway, helping trains travel across Siberia.
6. How does the weather in Slyudyanka feel?Winters are very cold, around -15°C, and summers are short and mild, about 15°C.

Lake Baikal: The world's largest freshwater lake by volume, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its immense depth and unique biodiversity.
Trans-Siberian Railway: An extensive railway network spanning Russia, crucial for national transportation, logistics, and connecting disparate regions.
Circum-Baikal Railway: A historic and scenic railway line renowned for its engineering and picturesque route along the shores of Lake Baikal.
Irkutsk Oblast: A federal subject (oblast) of Russia, located in southeastern Siberia, with Irkutsk city as its administrative center.