The city and the lake in writing
History, architecture, Baikal, food and the seasons — writing that helps you see more than meets the eye.
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In Irkutsk in 2015, two classes for foreign schoolchildren will open as an experiment, where they can study Russian. The city administration supported the initiative…
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In Irkutsk on September 2 and 3, the local history museum will host the flower exhibition The Last Bouquet of Summer. More than 20 amateur gardeners from Irkutsk…
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On the morning of August 28 on the Irkutsk Listvyanka highway a Toyota Land Cruiser overturned. An 18 year old passenger died and two others were injured. Police seek…
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From September 2 to 8, Irkutsk will host the 5th Orthodox Rus exhibition forum, dedicated to the 1000th anniversary of Saint Prince Vladimir. Visitors will see over 150…
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Spotted deer fawns have appeared at the Irkutsk petting zoo, two two month old females were brought from Ulan Ude. A spacious enclosure has already been prepared for…
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Another playroom has opened at the Irkutsk Regional Children's Clinical Hospital, where young patients can take a break from treatment and feel cared for. The space is…
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Another playroom has opened at the Irkutsk Regional Children's Clinical Hospital for young patients. It has comfortable furniture, a TV and toys for children of…
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On the lakeshore near Bolshoye Goloustnoye village, volunteers collected about 800 cubic meters of trash as part of an environmental campaign for Baikal Day. The cleanup…
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On the evening of August 27, two cars and a tram collided on the Glazkovsky Bridge, causing a huge traffic jam in the city. Traffic was slowed on Chkalov, Stepan Razin…