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On the night of July 14 in Irkutsk, four cars burned.
In Irkutsk, four cars were damaged in one night by fires, and experts are now determining the causes, not ruling out arson. On two streets, a Toyota Porte, Subaru…
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The swimmer from Irkutsk Oblast was stripped of a medal at the 6th Russian Chinese Youth Games
At the Russian Chinese Games in Irkutsk swimmer Dmitry Zelenin was stripped of his medal after disqualification in the 50 meter butterfly final. Judges said he broke the…
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Two vessels collided on the Angara
In Irkutsk on the Angara on the evening of July 10, two boats collided, killing a 61 year old passenger on an inflatable boat. One boat had the owner and two passengers…
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First results of the VI Russian Chinese Games
On the first day of the tournament, Russian athletes had already won several gold medals. Alexander Rotar won the first in wushu, changquan, then swimmers added more…
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Dmitry Berdnikov inspected the progress of improvement works in the Pervomaysky neighborhood
Irkutsk Mayor Dmitry Berdnikov inspected the improvement work in the Pervomaysky neighborhood, viewing four sites and speaking with residents. The focus was sidewalk…
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Bus 7 knocked down a barrier and damaged three cars on Lenin Street
This afternoon in the city center on Lenin Street, a major accident involving bus No. 7 occurred. The bus drove onto the sidewalk, knocked down a barrier and a lamppost…
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A 30 year old pedestrian died in a traffic accident on Akademicheskaya Street
In Irkutsk at night on Akademicheskaya Street, a young man died in a crash. He was hit by a Honda Mobilio driver who fled, but police quickly found the car and detained…
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Igor Naumov resigned early from his duties
Irkutsk District Mayor Igor Naumov has filed for voluntary early resignation, and the issue will be considered at an extraordinary Duma meeting on July 13. He is under…
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Evgenia Kanaeva lit the flame of the 6th Russian Chinese Youth Games in Irkutsk
In Irkutsk at the Trud Sports Palace the 6th Russian Chinese Youth Games opened ceremonially. About 500 took part, with hundreds of residents and top regional and…