The island of Olchon in Lake Baikal is a power place for the author Petra Büschelberger. For years, she has been traveling to Russia repeatedly, living without electricity, a public water supply, and with an outdoor toilet. She enjoys the tranquility of the place but also actively participates in the lives of the locals. Over a period of twelve years, the author depicts the private and cultural life of the residents in the village of Charanzy, describes the seasonal changes in nature, and shares her personal experiences with the place that enriches her life and makes her happy. On the island of Olchon, it is so quiet that Petra initially suffers from acoustic hallucinations. This experience only makes her hungrier for the "healing silence" and compels her to return again and again. With enduring joy and curiosity about Russian culture, she engages deeply.