Ulan-Ude
There is a huge monument of Lenin's head right in the main square, which tempts tourists to come and take some selfies with it!
The Republic of Buryatia is located in the area of scenic Asian landscapes that include tundra, mountains, forests and steppes. The capital of Buryatia is Ulan-Ude which is a Buddhist city with many Buddhist temples and monasteries. It makes it a unique Russian city to explore for a day or two on the way to Vladivostok.
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