Irkutsk (historic center, Gagarin Boulevard on the Angara embankment)

This page covers Gagarin Boulevard on the Angara embankment in the historic center of Irkutsk, the setting of the Syty Babr Gastronomy Festival, Irkutsk, a summer food festival held on the square by the monument to Alexander III.The guide explains what the festival usually offers, how to reach the square and how crowds affect the embankment. Programs and dates change every year, so check the organizers’ announcement for the current edition.