Village Posolsk

The village stands on the very shore of Lake Baikal, with the water's edge in some places no more than 100 meters from its outermost houses. The other side of the village is backed by Posolsky Sor Bay and the Bolshaya Rechka, where Baikal's largest population of omul (Posolsky omul) enters to spawn. The village and Posolsky Monastery are considered to have been founded in 1653. More than 350 years ago, the tsarist ambassador, Yerofey Zabolotsky, was assassinated here with his son and seven Cossacks. The cape was named Posolsky, and the village subsequently received this name.

Sights
• On a hill, like a beacon, at the base of the village stands the Transfiguration Monastery, built in 1681 in memory of those distant events. The waterway from the Baikal region to Verkhneudinsk, Kyakhta, and the eastern countries ran through Posolsoy. Its convenient location and the availability of a well-protected shelter for mooring and repairing ships made the village of Posolskoye a vital political, business, and commercial center for many decades.
• The oldest historical and cultural monument of federal significance, the Posolsky Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Savior (founded in 1861), is located on the eastern shore of Lake Baikal. The tragic death of the Russian Tsar's ambassadors, led by boyar Yerofey Zabolotsky, on the shores of Lake Baikal prompted the construction of the Posolsky Monastery and the village of the same name. During a tour, tourists can admire the unique architecture of the church, characteristic only of Siberian churches, known as "Siberian Baroque," and visit the chapel and churches.
• A memorial cross was erected in Posolskoye near the Posolsky Monastery in 2007. It was erected during the International Meeting of Old Believers of the World, "The Path of Avvakum," in memory of the journey taken by Archpriest Avvakum.
• A memorial sign commemorating the stay of the Decembrists Mikhail and Nikolai Bestuzhev in the village of Posolskoye.
• The "Grieving Mother" monument honors the memory of fellow villagers who perished during the Great Patriotic War.
• Posolsky Sor is the most popular summer vacation spot on the eastern shore of Lake Baikal. The sandy beaches are frequented by car tourists. In summer, the water warms up to 20-22 degrees Celsius, making it a very comfortable environment for swimming.
• In winter, a tour of the Kabansky Fish Factory agricultural production cooperative. An introduction to sor fish processing technologies is offered.
• The "Meeting on the Shore of Baikal" tourist route, organized by the Posolsky Cultural and Cultural Center. The tour begins with a theatrical meeting on the shore of sacred Lake Baikal. Learn about the history of the Baikal fishing industry and the peculiarities of fishing on Lake Baikal. Tasting: fish soup cooked over a campfire on the shore of Lake Baikal.

Food
Baikal pie made from rich pastry, with cabbage and Posolsky omul, hot-smoked omul, dry-salted omul, omul on a spit. Stuffed chestnuts, fish chestnuts

Accommodation
The Omulek Guesthouse is located next to the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery in the village of Posolskoye. This simple but cozy house features a kitchen, an outdoor toilet, and a sauna in the courtyard. There are 16 rooms, as well as a cozy café overlooking the Posolsky Sor, where you can enjoy delicious meals. The price is 500 rubles per person per night, excluding meals. Boats and fishing rods are available for rent.

Offering barbecue facilities and sea views, Baikal Sofia Guesthouse is located in Posolskoye, 90 km from Baikal Airport. Free WiFi is available, along with 10 rooms in various price ranges and private parking. Rooms include a TV. Some rooms feature lake or garden views. A private bathroom is also included. There is a gift shop on site. Bicycles are available for rent at the guesthouse, and the area is popular for cycling and fishing.

Museums
Local History Museum of Posolskoye Secondary School. Museum exhibits include: "People and Fates," "Life of the Baikal Pomors," "Returning Memory of the Past," "Remembering Everyone by Name," and "History of the School."

Calendar
Apple Savior
Every year in the village of Posolskoye, on the square near the Transfiguration Monastery, on August 19th, the traditionally celebrated feast of the Holy Russian Orthodox Church, the district festival and Russian folklore and folk art competition "Apple Savior" is held. A festive service is held at the Transfiguration Monastery in honor of the Orthodox feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, and after the service, believers participate in a procession with the cross.
Following the service, a fair and festival, "Apple Savior," takes place, in which all the villages of the Kabansky District participate. The festival features interesting contests and games. A large fair is organized, where village residents, craftsmen, and entrepreneurs display their wares. Organic food and souvenirs are also available for purchase at the festival.

Fisherman's Day
The traditional holiday of the village of Posolskoye is "Fisherman's Day," which takes place on the second Sunday in July. This is the village's most important holiday, as Posolskoye has historically been considered a fishing village, with fishing being the main occupation of the locals.Local residents look forward to this holiday most of all, celebrating it right on the shore of Lake Baikal. Throughout the day, there's a festive concert, competitions in national sports, and contests, with local and visiting groups performing on stage. However, the highlight is saved for last: a culinary competition. All participants begin preparing a traditional dish, ukha. Each housewife has her own recipe.

Epiphany
Epiphany is one of the many winter holidays, no less important for the residents of the village of Posolskoye. Traditionally, on January 18th, an all-night vigil is held at the Transfiguration Monastery, ending with the blessing of the water, the main tradition of Epiphany. It is believed that at Epiphany, water acquires healing properties and retains them throughout the year. After the blessing of the water, all those present at the event walk in a procession to the font on the shore of Lake Baikal. First, the priest blesses the water in the font, and then those who wish immerse themselves in the water three times, crossing themselves and saying the words, "In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit." On the shores of Lake Baikal, the Kabansky Fish Factory agricultural production cooperative organizes a fish market, and everyone can also buy hot pozy (fried meat pies), pirozhki (fried meat pies), belyashi (fried meat pies), and tea.

Baikal Wind
The Baikal Wind Festival takes place annually in mid-August. It offers both sports and entertainment for extreme sports enthusiasts. More than 1,000 lovers of summer, sun, wind, and waves gather on the sandy spit of Posolsky Bay every year. Participants enjoy kitesurfing, windsurfing, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding. Master classes in all disciplines, quests, and competitions are held here. The Baikal Wind Festival is one of the best water competitions in the country and is included in the top 200 national events of the year in Russia. The annual festival program includes morning yoga, "Catch the Wind" photo contests, and Latin American dance demonstrations. A cinema on the shores of Lake Baikal opens in the evening.

Posolskoye Pie Festival
Since 2019, the village of Posolskoye has hosted the Posolskoye Pie Festival, introducing everyone to the folklore heritage and culinary arts of the village's residents.
The Posolskoye Pie folk festival takes place on the first Sunday of August. The location of the festival was chosen deliberately, as Posolskoye is famous for its pies with various fillings. Among the main pies are fish and apple pie. The main events of the festival begin with a fishing competition in the Posolskoye pond.
The festival then features Baikal-themed souvenir sales. In addition to traditional performances by amateur art groups, the festival features a variety of competitions and quizzes, games, rituals, arts and crafts fairs, a giveaway for fish pie prepared by craftswomen according to an ancient recipe, and a photo shoot on the shores of Lake Baikal.