The world’s first "ice library" was unveiled on Sunday on the coast of Lake Baikal in Russia. /CFP Photo
“The Ice Library of Wonders” consists of 420 giant "books" made of ice blocks, featuring over 1000 wishes collected from all over the world. /CFP Photo
The blocks have been inscribed with people’s hopes and dreams. The library is due to remain open until April when temperatures rise. /CFP photo
Various languages including Russian, Ukrainian, German, English, Chinese and French have all been carved into the ice blocks. /CFP Photo