Barguzinsky District

Barguzinsky District is a municipal territory in the Barguzin Valley in northeastern Buryatia covering a large area of varied terrain. Mountain ranges rise between 2,000 and 2,700 meters, and the landscape shifts between forests, meadow steppe, and wetlands along the Barguzin River and its waterways.

The district was established as an administrative entity on December 23, 1923, during a period when Soviet territories were reorganized into new structures. It developed thereafter as a rural administrative area shaped by both Russian settlement and Buryat presence.

The district reflects the traditions of Russian settlers and Buryat communities through local festivals, traditional crafts, and farming practices that shape daily life in its villages. These cultural expressions remain woven into how people celebrate seasons and use the land around them.

The district comprises thirty-three rural settlements connected by regional transportation routes, making it accessible by established networks. Visitors should be aware this is a sparsely populated area with limited tourist facilities, so planning ahead is important.

The forests here contain abundant wild berries, mushrooms, and nuts that play an important role in the local economy and food culture. These forest resources attract gatherers throughout the year and remain central to how people sustain themselves.

Location: Buryatia

Inception: December 23, 1923

Capital city: Barguzin

Elevation above the sea: 1,515 m

Website: http://barguzin.su

GPS coordinates: 53.61667,109.61667

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:52