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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At the competition, athletes from Irkutsk Region and other regions showed strong results. Mikhail Idrisov won the 100 meters, Angelina Krasnova Zhuk won pole vault, and…
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On Irkutsk City Day, June 7, alcohol sales will be restricted at mass celebration venues. The ban will apply to stores in event areas and within 100 meters of them…
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The Heart of Russia car rally arrived in Irkutsk. It started in Ulan Ude and plans to visit 22 cities in a month, from Siberia to Crimea and Moscow. Participants from…
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On May 29, the Health Day event was held in Irkutsk's Kirov Square, timed to World No Tobacco Day and aimed at preventing social harms. Residents could get advice on…
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In Irkutsk the city contest Honored Family of Irkutsk 2014 ended, with 12 families from different districts competing in the final. Participants showed themselves in…
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Irkutsk police officers took part in a blood drive without leaving work, with staff from different units donating blood. In a few hours they collected over 15 liters of…
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On June 1, a festive program for Childrens Day will be held at the childrens railway on Yunost Island in Irkutsk. There will be contests, a fun relay, puzzles, a dance…
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On May 31 in Irkutsk, the 130th Quarter will host a festival of friendship of peoples with a traditional parade of national cultural centers, performances, songs and…
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Due to the cold weather, installation of playgrounds under the deputy project was postponed to spring, and the 2013 contract work has already been completed and accepted…