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, winter planting of fir trees was tried for the first time as part of compensatory greening. A tree was planted in Paris Commune Park and decorated for the…
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Swimming competitions were held in Yekaterinburg from December 6 to 9, with 64 teams from different regions of Russia and over 560 athletes. The Irkutsk region team took…
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A major financial fraud has been uncovered in the Irkutsk district, in which, according to investigators, three bank technical employees were involved. Using their…
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In Irkutsk, new cleaning equipment was tested on streets and small bridges over the Ushakovka, which specialists say works well in narrow places and on sidewalks. If the…
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In the Irkutsk region, two bills may be considered, on banning propaganda of homosexuality and pedophilia among minors and on introducing administrative liability for…
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In Irkutsk, after reconstruction, the new hockey rink of the children’s club Olympia was ceremoniously opened, which received an updated field thanks to a nationwide…
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In Irkutsk, an innovative rubber surface made from recycled car tires will be tested at one of the busiest intersections. It should be all season, non slip, and more…
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Governor of Irkutsk Region Sergey Eroshchenko said no classical university, on which higher education in the region depends, will be closed. At a rally in Irkutsk he…
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Volunteers are being recruited in the Irkutsk region for the Olympic and Paralympic torch relay, which will take place in November 2013. Young people aged 18 to 30 with…