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 Irkutsk, two murders occurred in one day, both after drinking parties and quarrels between acquaintances. In one case, a woman seriously injured the attacker, in…
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At the end of 2013, the Happiness Index project summed up results, tracking open data from social networks and news portals since spring and automatically ranking…
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At the New Year Prize track and field meet, athletes from Irkutsk and Usolye won many victories in running, jumping, and shot put. Vyacheslav Egorov, Mikhail Logvinenko…
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In Russia, the results of a youth projects contest aimed at developing innovation, entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and project management were summed up. Among more…
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64 athletes from Krasnoyarsk, Chita, Ulan Ude and Angarsk took part in the artistic gymnastics competition, competing for medals in all around and individual events. All…
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On the evening of December 26, 2013, an An 12 cargo plane of the Irkutsk aircraft plant crashed in Irkutsk on the Novosibirsk Irkutsk route. Preliminary data say 6 crew…
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In Irkutsk, a pensioner fell victim to phone scammers who posed as police and said her grandson had allegedly been in a traffic accident. Believing them, she transferred…
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At the regional cross-country skiing championship, winners were determined in classic and freestyle among boys, girls, men and women. Evgeny Ivanchenko, Maxim Shergin…
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In Irkutsk, holiday festivities began at the main city Christmas tree. At 6 p.m. an entertainment program started, and Mayor Viktor Kondrashov congratulated residents on…