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, police stopped illegal alcohol sales in a store in the Leninsky district. The seller had no license, and the owner had already violated the law. Nearly 600…
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The Irkutsk region government plans to provide additional funding to complete the Innokentyevskaya Sloboda residential complex, to attract federal mortgage agency funds…
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The Heritage search team is returning from Saint Petersburg after the 14th Memory Watch at the legendary Nevsky Pyatachok. During the expedition, the remains of 28 Red…
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In Irkutsk, in Kirov Square, the One Day Sculpture Festival Art opened for the first time, where architectural studios, advertising agencies and students presented…
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From July 1, new anti alcohol rules took effect, banning drinking beverages stronger than 0.5 percent in public places, from transport and yards to parks, playgrounds…
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Irkutsk Region Governor Sergei Eroshchenko said the program to modernize the centralized emergency alert system is being implemented. In 2012, 32.4 million rubles were…
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From July 21 to October 21 2012, a weekend fair will operate in Irkutsk by the BTI building on Chekhov Street. Agricultural products will be sold there, potatoes…
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Irkutsk gymnast Daria Dmitrieva still has a chance to make Russias Olympic rhythmic gymnastics team, but the final decision will be made only on July 28. Irina Viner…
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An interregional tram driver contest was held in Irkutsk, where representatives of four East Siberian cities competed for the title of best. Participants showed…