Baikal International Film Festival Man and Nature

Человек и Природа

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Arts & CultureIrkutsk
Dates14–22 September 2026Confirmed listing
Duration9 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe festival's identity is inseparable from
Language["ru"]Currency: RUB
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Baikal International Film Festival Man and Nature in Irkutsk

The Baikal International Film Festival Man and Nature, held in Irkutsk since 1999 and named in memory of writer Valentin Rasputin, is a documentary, science, animation and feature-film competition built around humanity's relationship with the natural world. Its most recent confirmed edition, the 24th, ran 22 to 30 September and drew roughly 240 submissions from 39 countries, shortlisting 34 films for a grand prize of 500,000 rubles.

Irkutsk has served as the traditional gateway to Lake Baikal for centuries, the last major city travelers pass through before the taiga opens onto that vast body of water.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's identity is inseparable from its setting and its namesake: founded in 1999 by the Union of Cinematographers of Russia's Irkutsk branch and originally timed to coincide with an interregional Baikal Day environmental holiday, it now honors the memory of Valentin Rasputin, the Irkutsk-born writer whose fiction gave voice to Siberian village life and the natural world along Baikal's shores

02

The mystery stays covered

The scale is genuinely international: the 24th edition drew around 240 submissions from 39 countries, shortlisting 34 films across documentary, popular-science, animated, feature and full-dome categories, with a 500,000-ruble grand prize at stake

03

The city starts moving

Screenings anchor at the Barguzin cinema in Irkutsk, the historic gateway city to Lake Baikal, giving the festival's environmental theme a literal home

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's man-and-nature theme reflects Irkutsk's long identity as the traditional gateway to Lake Baikal

Water and renewal

Living ritual

using film as a medium to explore the relationship between people and the natural world in a region defined by one of the planet's most significant bodies of fresh water

The sacred route

Living ritual

Founded in 1999 and now run in memory of Valentin Rasputin

The local code

Living ritual

whose novels and stories are closely tied to Siberian rural and natural life

Tradition 5

Living ritual

the festival's growth to nearly 240 submissions from 39 countries by its 24th edition reflects real standing within the international documentary and nature-film circuit

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

14–22 September 2026

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Dress for a mix of indoor cinema seating and Irkutsk's early autumn weather outside, since a late-September date means daytime warmth can give way to cool evenings. Comfortable layers that...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["ru"] · RUB

Family friendly

unknown

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Irkutsk, Russia

TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Irkutsk via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Irkutsk, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearDress for a mix of indoor cinema seating and Irkutsk's early autumn weather outside, since a late-September date means daytime warmth can give way to cool evenings. Comfortable layers that work for both a dark screening room and a walk between venues are the most practical choice.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Russia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Baikal International Film Festival Man and Nature?

Baikal International Film Festival Man and Nature is listed for 14–22 September 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Baikal International Film Festival Man and Nature take place?

The festival is listed in Irkutsk, Russia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

9 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Irkutsk, Russia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed dates14–22 September 2026
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