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 Kirov Square in Irkutsk, an ice town is being built, dedicated to literary plots. 2015 was declared the Year of Russian Literature. The main decoration will be six…
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More than 100 vehicles of Irkutskavtodor went out onto the streets of Irkutsk, and about 300 people are involved in city cleanup per day. The article explains how…
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In Irkutsk, International Volunteer Day will be marked not only ceremonially but also with excitement. On December 4, volunteers will compete in intellectual football…
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On December 3, more than three thousand Irkutsk eleventh graders wrote the final essay in 70 city schools. They were offered five topics, from love in Lermontovs works…
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In the Sverdlovsky district of Irkutsk, after December 20 they will begin installing New Year trees. More than 25 live beauties will decorate the districts squares…
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Irkutsk reached the final of the All Russian tourism award Route of the Year with three projects, including the Green Line and the citys Information and Tourism Service…
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In Irkutsks Oktyabrsky District, the New Year Gift contest starts on November 24. Children in kindergartens and schools will make souvenirs for veterans, home front…
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A new municipal pool Spartak opened in Irkutsk, a modern sports complex of 3.6 thousand square meters built for over 219 million rubles. It will serve swimmers…
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In Irkutsk, the jury met for the best sketch of a monument to Nikolai Salatsky, with Mayor Viktor Kondrashov taking part. No winner was chosen from three projects. The…