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We interview Igor, a Buryat shaman, to give a flavour of the rather mystical side to life in Buryatia.

We look at the fascinating mix of religious creeds and practices of modern day Buryat.

Our conversation with two Irkutsk residents now lead to the next stage of our Trans-Siberian trip: looking at the pre-historic origins of modern-day Buryat.

The old, wooden Decembrist buildings of Irkutsk look fascinating to visitors and tourists, but we find out that there are real issues for those who live in them.

Continuing our interview with a couple living in Irkutsk: they talk about the "good old days" and the generation gap between young and older people.

Continuing our interview with two Irkutsk residents, we look at mentalities and attitudes of the people of the city towards tourists and other matters.

The beginning of a series of interviews with people living in Irkutsk: this week we touch on the extremes of winter and transport in Irkutsk.

Visiting Irkutsk offers an opportunity to see a game of Bandy - a sport which combines soccer and hockey on ice - as well as the regular visitor experiences of seeing churches, museums and art galleries.

Some experiences to be had in Irkutsk, including visiting the unique Botanic Garden of the Irkutsk State University and husky sledding.

Still in Irkutsk, we look at various points of interest in the city and region - especially the museums and cultural offerings for the visitor.