  We review the status of the Lake Baikal Neutrino Experiment. The Neutrino
Telescope NT200 has been operating since 1998 and has been upgraded to the 10
Mton detector NT200+ in 2005. We present selected astroparticle physics results
from long-term operation of NT200. Also discussed are activities towards
acoustic detection of UHE-energy neutrinos, and results of associated science
activities. Preparation towards a km3-scale (Gigaton volume) detector in Lake
Baikal is currently a central activity. As an important milestone, a
km3-prototype string, based on completely new technology, has been installed
and is operating together with NT200+ since April, 2008.

Astrophysics