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The 6th Russian Chinese Youth Sports Games have concluded
In Irkutsk the 6th Russian Chinese Youth Games ended. At the closing ceremony organizers thanked athletes judges and fans, and set the next meeting in China in two…
The city and the lake in writing
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History, architecture, Baikal, food and the seasons — writing that helps you see more than meets the eye.
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A fire safety inspection was held in the Leninsky district
In Irkutsk, inspections of the most fire hazardous areas in the Leninsky district were conducted. Specialists checked private homes, road rights of way, and recreation…
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Migrant construction worker suffocated by butane in a well
A tragedy occurred on Ushakovskaya Street in Irkutsk. A migrant construction worker died in a well from butane poisoning, and three other workers were hospitalized…
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Today on Botkin Street another car burned down
In two days in Irkutsk, the fifth car has already burned. Last night on Botkin Street, fire damaged a Honda Accord parked by house 9. Arson may have caused the fire…
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Counterfeiters were caught at the central market
In Irkutsk, seven young people suspected of selling counterfeit 1000 ruble bills were detained at the central market. One tried to flee in a Hyundai and crashed, and…
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Rospotrebnadzor in Irkutsk, near the Angara icebreaker, swimming is not allowed
Rospotrebnadzor advises Irkutsk residents not to swim near the Angara icebreaker. The water there shows strong bacterial contamination, indicating recent fecal…
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French scientists on Lake Baikal ecological disaster
French CNRS scientists said Baikal is facing an unprecedented environmental crisis. Endemic sponges are dying on a mass scale, and a dangerous alga is spreading on the…
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Irkutsk district plans early mayoral elections in August
In August, the Irkutsk district Duma will set the date for early mayoral elections, which by law must be held no later than January 13, 2016. The decision became…
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On July 19, Irkutsk residents will welcome the Eurasian Friendship Express train
On July 19, the Eurasian Friendship Express train from Vladivostok to Berlin will arrive in Irkutsk, dedicated to the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between…