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The Tsar's Gold (Lake Baikal)
Lost ~1920 · Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia
UnsolvedThe prize. Imperial Russian gold reserves
Where. Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia
Status. Unsolved
Where. Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia
Status. Unsolved
The account
As Admiral Kolchak's White Army collapsed, part of the Imperial gold reserve vanished along the frozen Trans-Siberian route, with persistent tales of railcars going through Lake Baikal's ice. Submersibles spotted glints in 2009 to 10, but nothing has been raised.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia.
- What you are chasing is Imperial Russian gold reserves. Work the documented record of The Tsar's Gold (Lake Baikal) back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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