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In Irkutsk, two trams collided
In Irkutsk at the intersection of Lenin and Timiryazev streets, a crash involving two trams occurred, one tram lost a wheel while moving, and it hit a Toyota Corolla…
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On November 23 and 24, the Muslim Film Days will be held in Irkutsk for the first time
On November 23 and 24, 2012, Irkutsk will host Muslim Film Days for the first time, marking the 115th anniversary of the Irkutsk Cathedral Mosque. Viewers will see films…
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Road signs are being changed at pedestrian crossings in Irkutsk
In Irkutsk they began replacing signs at pedestrian crossings, new signs are made on a yellow background so they are more visible, and reflective film will help see them…
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Daria Dmitrieva won 5 gold medals at competitions in the Czech Republic
Daria Dmitrieva brilliantly finished the Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix, winning five gold medals at the final stage in Brno, Czech Republic. The Olympic medalist won…
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An official delegation from Manchuria visited Irkutsk
Irkutsk and Manchuria discussed new areas of cooperation, from building a transport and logistics center, a medical clinic and a large shopping complex to creating an…
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About 500 people were evacuated from the Caramel shopping center because of the actions of a fake terrorist
In Irkutsk about 500 people were evacuated from the Karamel shopping and entertainment center after a report of a planted explosive device. The building was thoroughly…
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A contest was held in the Kuibyshevsky district, Come on grandmothers
At School No. 50, the lively contest Come on, Grandmas was held, where five teams from different districts of Irkutsk competed in songs, dances, quizzes, fairy tales…
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Viktor Kondrashov met with land plot owners in the area of the Shanghai market
In Irkutsk, they discussed the future of the market in the area of Baikalskaya, Sofyi Perovskoy, Fighters of the Revolution and Podgornaya streets, known as Shanghai…
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Journalists and photographers contest Golden Comma will be held in Irkutsk
From November 6, Irkutsk begins accepting entries for the annual journalists and photographers contest Golden Comma, which this year offers eight categories, from pieces…