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The population of Irkutsk is increasing
In 2012, Irkutsk kept growing. The permanent population increased by 8322 people to 606.2 thousand. Growth came from record high birth rates and steady migration growth…
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In Irkutsk, a Center for the Prevention and Control of AIDS and Infectious Diseases was opened
A new AIDS prevention and treatment center equipped with automated lab systems is being prepared to open in Irkutsk. It will shorten testing time, improve diagnosis, and…
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Applications for the carnival procession have opened in Irkutsk
In Irkutsk, preparations are underway for a carnival that this year will have a children's theme. City Day coincides with Children's Day, so the parade will be devoted…
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German Film Days will be held in Irkutsk
Irkutsk audiences will see seven contemporary German films, awarded at festivals and acclaimed by audiences in Germany and abroad. Screenings will be in German with…
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35 million rubles were allocated to create three documentary films about Priangarye
Film studios, documentary filmmakers, directors, producers and screenwriters with a legal entity or sole proprietor status are invited to take part. Winners will be…
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A 15 year old student at one of Irkutsk schools attempted suicide
In Irkutsk region, a 9th grade girl after an argument with a friend took a handful of pills at school and ended up in intensive care in serious condition. Teachers…
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Irkutsk resident Tatyana Samsonenko won bronze at the Russian kickboxing championship
Irkutsk athletes performed well at major all Russia competitions, kickboxer Yuri Matveev took fourth place in the 54 kg class, and Anton Tsitsarev won gold in double…
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A creative team for social advertising will be created in Irkutsk
In Irkutsk, the results of the 5th open contest of social preventive advertising Healthy Generation were summed up, held in the city since 2009. This year the jury…
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The Minute of Fame contest was held in the Leninsky district
In Irkutsk, the Minute of Fame 2013 contest was held, organized by the department of physical culture, sports and youth policy, the committee for the Leninsky district…