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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At the Irkutsk Folk Drama Theater they are preparing the play The Feat of the Irkutsk Dragoon Regiment about Siberians who fought Napoleon's army near Smolensk in 1812…
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Residents of Sinyushina Gora in Irkutsk have launched large scale greening of yards and public areas to preserve their beloved green zone and restore the districts…
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Daria Dmitrieva, a three time world champion, confirmed her high class by winning silver at the 2012 Olympics in London. The article also tells about her coach Olga…
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In the Ust-Ilimsky district, traffic police said some drivers try to evade stricter tinting rules by using removable silicone film and even double side windows. But such…
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Tomorrow in Irkutsk the citys first mass bike ride in the form of a bike tour, Irkutsk Bike Ride 2012, will take place. Participants can ride through night streets, hear…
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Irkutsk tram marks its history, which began in the postwar years and became an important part of the citys development. The material tells how the first route was built…
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In Irkutsk, police are searching for a district police officer from Police Department No. 1 of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, who left a dormitory on…
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In Irkutsk, the traditional campaign to support schoolchildren from families in difficult life situations continues, for the new school year children receive backpacks…
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In Irkutsk, a procedure was approved to reward residents who help police maintain public order. Criteria include participating in raids, preventive work with former…