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An Irkutsk pensioner tried to rob a kiosk
In Irkutsk at the Philharmonia stop, a 70 year old pensioner tried to rob a kiosk, threatening the seller with a knife. The woman managed to press the alarm button, and…
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A multifunctional court was opened in the Raduzhny microdistrict
In Irkutsk, a modern multipurpose sports ground appeared on the site of an abandoned vacant lot as part of the Sport in the Yards project. The new court with safe rubber…
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The concert as part of the RED ROCKS TOUR music tour will take place in Irkutsk on August 4
On August 4, the large scale music show RED ROCKS TOUR will come to Irkutsk as part of the Sochi 2014 Cultural Olympiad. Russian and American musicians will perform at…
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Irkutsk native Daria Dmitrieva will compete at the London Olympics
The Russian Olympic team now includes five Irkutsk athletes, shooters Alexander and Denis Sokolov, track and field athletes Olga Kurban and Ivan Yushkov, and gymnast…
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The first visa center has opened in Irkutsk
A Polish visa center has opened in Irkutsk, where, under a one stop shop principle, documents for travel to Poland and other European countries can be processed faster…
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A new garbage collection technology has been tested in Irkutsk
In Irkutsk, the mayor's environmental teams tested a new waste collection scheme in the private sector. Residents were given bags to clean their yards, then a garbage…
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The Irkutsk Region archery team won gold and bronze
The Irkutsk region team performed well at the Russian Archery Championship in Ulan Ude, held from July 26 to 31. Pavel Fedoseev won bronze in the junior compound bow…
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525 people will take Babushkaonline courses
On August 1 in Irkutsk, registration began for the Grandma Online computer courses for residents over 55. The first 525 callers will get in. In September, participants…
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International athletics tournament, the Irkutsk track and field memorial, will be held in Irkutsk on August 34
In Irkutsk, the tenth anniversary Memorial of Irkutsk track and field athletes will bring together about 250 athletes from 15 regions of Russia and four countries. The…