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All Russia Ulan-Ude

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Ulan Ude

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Ulan-Ude, Russia

Updated April 22, 2020

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Ulan-Ude Ethnographic Museum

A uniquely authentic display of traditional Russian culture.

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Giant Lenin Head of Ulan-Ude

This massive glowering Lenin head gazes out over eastern Siberia.
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Rinpoche Bagsha Datsan

Located along Lysaya Mountain, this monastery is home to the largest statue of Buddha in Russia.
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The mummified remains of Dashi-Dorzho Itigilov, Russia's most important Buddhist.
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