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A child was kidnapped from the Ivano Matrenin hospital
In Irkutsk, police are searching for an infant who disappeared under mysterious circumstances and are checking surveillance camera footage. The mother denies…
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In Irkutsk, the Olympic torch relay route was tested
Irkutsk is preparing to host the Olympic torch relay. The route will run along both banks of the Angara, through the student district and the historic center, and finish…
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A minor earthquake occurred in Irkutsk
In the Irkutsk region, preliminary data show no casualties or damage after the seismic event. Information is being clarified by the regional Emergency Situations Center…
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Irkutsk utility services will work around the clock during the holidays
In Irkutsk apartment buildings, the management companies boards list the phone numbers of all city emergency services in case of utility failures. In addition, the…
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78 Irkutsk residents received gifts for helping maintain public order
In Irkutsk, they decided to reward the best public activists monthly, who help maintain public order together with police and city services. Candidates are selected by a…
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In Irkutsk, a puppeteer was detained for selling hashish right in the puppet theater
A 40 year old puppeteer actor is suspected of illegal hashish sales, according to investigators he sold the drug right in the theater foyer between performances. Medical…
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In Irkutsk, a man who robbed a store using a tablespoon was arrested
In Irkutsk, a 28 year old local resident was detained after threatening a grocery kiosk seller with what was allegedly a knife and stealing 2 thousand rubles. It later…
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Irkutsk hockey players won an international tournament
Pavel Savin summed up the Irkutsk teams victory in the Asian hockey tournament, noting the success was hard won and made possible by the players dedication and the…
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Public transport schedule during the New Year holidays in Irkutsk
In Irkutsk, municipal transport service will change for the New Year holidays. On January 1, 2 and 7, routes will run on the Sunday schedule, and from January 3 to 8…