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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On Monday night on Karl Marx Street, an 80 sq. m administrative cinder block building caught fire, the second floor and roof were engulfed, inside there was heavy smoke…
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Tourist information centers are opening in the Irkutsk region to make travel around the region more convenient and help promote its tourism brand. Consultations in five…
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In the Irkutsk region, a contest for the best police toy was announced, inviting not only masters but also amateurs of any age. The craft can be made from textiles…
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Irkutsk region may become a site for a high tech technopark in the Baikal region. Governor Sergei Eroshchenko said the region has a strong scientific base, including the…
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In Irkutsk Region, donors still give blood on general terms and receive regular meals, while regular donors get 290 rubles for each donation. Russia now favors unpaid…
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Irkutsk athletes performed well at the Russian championship, winning several medals. Vladimir Krasnov took second in the 400 meters, Anastasia Kocherzhova won silver in…
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The youth festival StudZima 2013 has started in the Irkutsk region, bringing together 720 participants from several cities and 12 companies. Teams face three stages of…
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On February 16, Irkutsk State Linguistic University will hold an open day for applicants. Visitors will get consultations and tours, faculty and program presentations…
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The Irkutsk urban electric transport company reported a notable improvement in operations, average wages rose by 7.7 percent, and costs were cut by 25 million rubles…