From space, Lake Baikal ​ — about 395 miles [636 km] in length and 50 miles [80 km] in width at its widest point — ​ looks like a half - opened blue eye.
Baikali järv on 636 kilomeetrit pikk ja kuni 80 kilomeetrit lai ning on kosmosest vaadatuna justkui poollahtine sinine silm.