In August 10, a delegation of students, University of Indiana (USA), headed by professors of ecology Wiki Merecki and Diane Henschel paid a visit to Buryat State University. Also in the delegation were the Vice-rector of Tyumen state University Andrey V. Tolstikov. A meeting was held with professors of Buryat State University, and with the leadership of the scientific Department of the Barguzin nature reserve, during which they discussed the issues of biodiversity conservation of Lake Baikal, problems of ecology, rational management of biological resources.
Professors of Buryat State University told the guests about the unique nature of the Baikal region were discussed acute issues of protection of flora and fauna of Lake Baikal and the adjacent territory to him.