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Article considers some questions of the etnic history of Baikal Region. Joining of Eastern Siberia into the Russian State. The preservation and development of Russian-Buryat bilingualism can and should become an important component of regional identity in Eastern Siberia, performing a significant role in addressing farreaching tasks of nation-building.