Sun, ice and winter are our best friends! Created by Freediving Federation.
We will gather professionals and amateurs in one place, organize competitions and a course for those who are diving under the ice for the first time, master classes of the best freedivers, parties and excursions.
is freediving festival will be held in Listvyanka, 60 km from the Irkutsk airport. A unique place for freedivers, where world records are set. Baikal is one of the most beautiful places on the planet.
Festival program
February, 28 – March, 6 2026
February, 28 – Saturday
warm welcome at Irkutsk Airport
transfer to Hotel Anastasia
check-in from 3:00 PM
a little time to rest
gentle relax-yoga session
March, 1 – Sunday
meet & greet at Irkutsk Airport
transfer to Hotel Anastasia
breakfast time
transfer to the start zone
optional training session for those who want to warm up – Practice Day
transfer back
competitors & freedivers briefing
opening party & welcome buffet
March, 2 – Monday
breakfast time
transfer to the start zone
warm-up & Day One of the III “Under the Ice of Baikal” Competition (disciplines: FIM & CWT) + special course “First Time Under the Ice of Baikal” with Mark Kisurin & Anna Chekh
transfer back
masterclass from top competitors
stretching & breathing practice
March, 3 – Tuesday
breakfast time
transfer to the start zone
Day Two of the III “Under the Ice of Baikal” Competition (disciplines: FIM & CWT) + special course “First Time Under the Ice of Baikal” with Mark Kisurin & Anna Chekh
transfer back
masterclass from top competitors
March, 4 – Wednesday
morning yoga with Mark Kisurin (Russia)
breakfast time
transfer to the lake
Ice freedive along the Baikal shore
transfer back
Baikal sauna (banya) time
March, 5 – Thursday
morning yoga
breakfast time
Baikal Discovery Tour
awards ceremony, special gala dinner
March, 6 – Thursday
the day of departure (before 12 PM)
transfer to the airport
* the program may be slightly adjusted to make your experience even more enjoyable