My last stop before leaving Russia was in Ulan-Ude. From here I would take the train the next day. Its a fairly small city which feels quite industrial at the time you leave your train at the station.

Long trains line up with oil tanks and coal carriages. And for only two tracks for the passenger trains going east, west or to the south to Mongolia. The funny thing is, if you leave the station you will recognise painted arrows on the street showing you the way to the hostel. It looks like a arrow war fighting for the direction!

My hostel was just next to the main square where the biggest Lenin head is placed. Its also the square to meet locals and to head out to the few bars around it. The main pedestrian street also goes away form the square.

As most Russian cities Ulan-Ude also has its fancy fountain. As soon as its dark there is a light show with music. Since I didn’t have much time I wasn’t able to visit the nearby Buddhism temple which shall be the biggest of Russia.

It was time to take my train to Ulaanbaatar since my visa was running out. I guess I got the maximum out of it. Arriving in Russia just after midnight of the first day and leaving it just before midnight on the last day of my visa. Well timed, like a swiss watch.