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A Honda Civic car burned on Podaptechnaya Street
On the morning of August 16 in Irkutsk on Podaptechnaya Street a Honda Civic caught fire. The engine compartment was damaged, with no deaths or injuries. The cause may…
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What is the situation with forest fires in the Angara region
In Irkutsk region, the forest fire situation has stabilized. In three days the burned area was reduced by 20 thousand hectares and is now under control. However, fires…
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In Irkutsk, traffic police officers had to chase a drunk driver
In Irkutsk, a drunk Toyota Surf driver led police on a night chase, and was stopped only after two shots at the wheels. The 32 year old offender, already stripped of his…
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Today at Trud Stadium, a match will be held as part of the FONBET Russian First League among FNL teams
On August 17, Baikal will play a home match in the FONBET Russian First League against Krasnoyarsk Enisey at Trud Stadium. Irkutsk, 18th in the table, will try to build…
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Irkutsk bike ride 2015
On August 22, Irkutsk will host the Irkutsk Bike Ride 2015, a mass cycling marathon through the city center, 5 km long, fully approved by the mayor's office…
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Famous writer Dmitry Glukhovsky will visit Irkutsk
Dmitry Glukhovsky, author of Metro 2033, Twilight, Metro 2034 and Future, will meet readers in Irkutsk on August 22. At the Mir Knig store he will talk about new ideas…
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More than 300 million rubles are needed to renovate the former NK Panorama
Irkutsk authorities have not yet decided the future of the former Panorama nightclub, bought by the city hall two years ago. It was to become an Arts Palace, but the…
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Irkutsk footballers will take part in the 132 final of the Russian Cup
The date of the Russian Cup round of 32 match has been announced, Irkutsk FC Baikal will play Tomsk Tom on August 27. The rest of the pairings for this stage have also…
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The weather in Irkutsk region will sharply worsen for the weekend days
In Irkutsk on August 17, rain, gusty wind and cool weather are expected, and on weekdays, partly cloudy skies and up to 27 degrees. Forecasters hope rain will lower fire…