Local information about Siberia

Climate

The Siberian climate is the subject of temperature variations on a grand scale. On the North Coast, near the Arctic circle, summer is very short (approximately one month). Almost the entire population lives in the Southern region along the Transsiberian line. In this region, the average temperature is 0'C and ranging from -15'C in January to +20'C in the month of July.

In this region of Siberia the South-West winds reheat the atmosphere and allow for temperatures more confortable than the North. In winter the Siberian high pressure system sits semi-permanently over meridinal Siberia, therefore providing a period of less winds.

Rainfall in Siberia is generally very light and, despite the cold that rules in winter, snowfall is also quiet light particularly in the Southern region.

The region of Lake Baikal receives an average of 2,500 hours of sunshine per year, earning it the nickname of the Kingdom of the Sun.

Month:	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Period:
Air (°C):	-15	-15	-15	-5	6	15	17	15	10	2	-10	-15
Water (°C):	1	1	1	2	2	4	5	5	2	1	1	1

	= Optimal period
	= Recommended period
	= Not recommended period

Help us protect the environment

Since its inception ABYSS has always been committed to the protection of the environment. We invite you to join us in observing these simple rules:

Your travel documents will include a responsible diver chart from the Longitude 181 Association. Please study and apply these rules wherever possible.
Protect the environment, both above and below water, by reducing to a minimum the impact of our activities.
Leave nothing behind which is non perishable and remember to take back things such as batteries, cigarette filters and plastic containers to name a few.
Use a minimum of non renewable resources such as water and energy.
Never buy any souvenirs that are made from tortoise shell, coral or shells.
Do not touch the fish or the coral during your dives and control your buoyancy at all times.

Usefull details

Customs formalities:	Valid passport 6 months after return. Mandatory visa (about EUR 75 per person)
Health formalities:	Up to date vaccinations. No mandatory vaccination.
Jet lag:	UT/GMT + 7 hours
Currency:	Rouble
Accepted methods of payments:	USD, Euros, Rouble in cash. Visa/Mastercard in Irkutsk
Electricity:	220V - European outlets.
Languages:	Russian. (French/English speaking Team Abyss guide on the voyage)
Flight time:	Depending on departure location
Luggage:	Our preference is for soft baggage for storage purposes. Maximum 20kg on international and internal flights.
Pharmacy:	First aid kit, aspirin or paracetamol, personal medications.
Required documents:	Photocopy of your passport, dive certification card, log book and proof of repatriation insurance. Valid dive medical within last 12 months.