PCT named hovercraft the safest for trips around Lake Baikal

Hovercraft are the safest for traveling on the ice of Lake Baikal. This was announced to Izvestia on February 20 by Artur Abdyukhanov, head of the press service of the Russian Union of Travel Industry (PCT).

"It is much safer to travel to the ice of Lake Baikal on ships with an inflatable cushion, the so-called khivuses. This is significantly safer in terms of moving on ice and will not cause such risks as traveling by car," Abdyukhanov said.

He noted that on the day of the incident, the local authorities did not give permission to go on the ice at the Olkhon ferry. According to him, in such cases, the responsibility should be borne by tour operators who, despite the ban, did not postpone the trip.

Abdyukhanov also mentioned other reliable means of transportation on Lake Baikal in winter, including treks and other vehicles with large wheels with reduced pressure. However, according to him, hovercraft remain the safest option.

In addition, he stressed that the popularity of tours to Lake Baikal is only growing every year, so when choosing a travel agency, you need to pay attention to ensure that they are registered in the registry, as well as take care of your safety.

"Many tourists come with children, and therefore it is certainly not worth taking the risk of rushing to purchase a tour at a low price. And you need to pay attention to your own safety. and the one who provides these services," he concluded.

The Holy Sea does not tolerate intruders: UAZ with tourists fell through the ice on Lake Baikal

The car went under water at Cape Sagan-Khushun, several people were killed.

Earlier in the day, it was reported about the deaths of seven Chinese tourists who fell into the UAZ-452 ("loaf") under the ice on Lake Baikal. The Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) reported that tourists had agreed on a trip with local residents, rather than registering it with official tour operators.

On the same day, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, using underwater cameras, managed to find the bodies of seven people who were in a vehicle that sank on Lake Baikal. Diving operations were planned to get them out of the water. It is noted that the car, moving on the ice, fell into a fault, the width of which was 3 m and the depth was 18 m. The tragedy occurred, as confirmed in the text, near Cape Khoboy in the Olkhon district.

On February 20, guide Denis Kuznetsov told Izvestia about tourists who use the services of unregistered travel agencies to travel around Lake Baikal. According to him, such unofficial tour operators are often locals who hire cars and carry tourists without registration.

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