Olkhon is known as the heart of Baikal in Russia’s Siberia, a place where magic is a part of everyday life. It blends a unique mix of peoples with traditions and culture.
So what exactly is it that makes the island so appealing and mysterious? Host Sean Thomas sets out to meet some of the more prominent locals, from the keeper of the museum, to Olkhon’s chief shaman and a sculptor upholding mysticism through expression.
