New government list of prohibited activities paves the way for new 'environmentally-safe' small businesses near the lake.
The Baikal Pulp and Paper Mill is to be shut down in a victory for environmental campaigners.
Irkutsk officials say supplies to major city could run out but Russian government says more analysis of environmental impact needed.
Call to locals and tourists to aid experts counter the green gunge 'polluting' world's deepest lake.
More than 40 participants from Russia and abroad take part in the annual Lake Baikal challenge.
Tragedy as mother and 9 year old girl cannot escape after car sank.
Scientist warns of 'environmental disaster' due to 'irreversible' pollution in world's deepest and oldest lake.
All ice crossings shut in Irkutsk region, local emergency service on top alert.
Irkutsk photographer captures multi-layered columns of bubbles through crystal clear ice.
This Russian treasure has 1,500 species of flora and fauna not found anywhere else on the planet.