Irkutsk

One of the most popular stops on the Trans-Siberian Railway, Irkutsk is also one of the largest cities in Siberia, nicknamed The Paris of Siberia. The beautiful architecture of the city best reflects in the Bogoyavlensky Cathedral, Kazan Church, Local Lore Museum, and Khudozhestvenny Cinema. The city served as a place of exile for intellectuals, artists, and others.