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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Athletes from Irkutsk Region performed brilliantly at the Russian Masters Athletics Championship in Saransk, winning 42 medals 16 gold, 15 silver and 11 bronze. In the…
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On July 31 in Irkutsk, a unique edition Irkutsk and Irkutsk residents in the First World War will be presented, a book based on archival documents and rare photos. It…
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In Irkutsk region, the area of forest fires has halved, now 17 fires are recorded in five districts over about 50 thousand hectares. 400 people and equipment are…
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Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna Romanova, Head of the Russian Imperial House, arrived in Irkutsk Region on an official visit. Her visit is linked to memorial events for…
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In Irkutsk, construction continues on an extension to kindergarten No. 116. The two story frame is up, finishing and site landscaping are underway. The new building will…
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Mobile environmental labs will begin operating in Irkutsk and Angarsk to monitor air pollution and also water, soil, and radiation levels. Their main advantage is real…
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In northern Irkutsk region, forest fire area has decreased from 83 to 69 thousand hectares. Authorities propose keeping an enhanced air group to patrol the taiga and…
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In the Slyudyanka district, they plan to fulfill the presidents May decree on resettling people from dilapidated and unsafe housing ahead of schedule, already in 2015…
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Irkutsk organized a humanitarian aid drive for people who left their homes because of the war in Ukraine. More than two thousand refugees arrived in the region and need…