Tourism No Gentler on Baikal Than Industry By Alexandra Poblinkova The St. Petersburg Times Published: August 8, 2012 (Issue # 1721) SERGEI PORTER / VEDOMOSTI While it creates a limited number of jobs in the local economy, increasing tourism is a serious threat to Lake Baikal. IRKUTSK — There are many ways to describe Lake Baikal: The world’s […]