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For drug trafficking, one can now lose their apartment
In Irkutsk, measures were discussed against apartment owners and tenants who use housing to sell drugs and run drug dens. The administration, drug control, and local…
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History, architecture, Baikal, food and the seasons — writing that helps you see more than meets the eye.
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A Russian won the Facebook hacking contest
Facebook social network summed up the Facebook Hacker Cup programming contest, won by Russian Pyotr Mitrichev. In the Palo Alto final, 25 participants from different…
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Is it difficult to buy real estate in Bulgaria
Buying property in Bulgaria remains a simple procedure, especially when the deal is made to an individual, although mortgage lending conditions for foreigners have…
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The elite Irkutsk casino Enthusiast was shut down
In Irkutsk, police raided the elite underground casino Enthusiast, seizing dozens of patrons, safes with chips, and hard drives with game recordings. The report shows…
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Foster parents in Irkutsk Oblast will receive 100 thousand rubles
In Irkutsk region, foster families adopting orphans and children left without parental care will receive a one time payment of 100 thousand rubles from the regional…
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7 million rubles are allocated for the renovation of veterans apartments
In Irkutsk work is underway to identify participants of the Great Patriotic War who need home repairs, 136 applications are already under review. The measure is being…
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Personnel issues in the Government of the Irkutsk Region will be resolved by August 10
By August 10, a new government is planned in Irkutsk Region, and its first meeting is set for August 13. Governor Dmitry Mezentsev said this at a Russian Chinese…
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A double pension increase is expected on August 1.
From August 1, the insurance part of pensions for all retirees will increase by 7.5 percent, and working retirees will also get an extra increase. Recalculation will now…
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The environmental project Clean Shores of Baikal started in the Olkhon district
A new stage of the Clean Shores of Baikal environmental project has started on Olkhon. Tourists are offered paper trash bags, and for two filled bags they are promised…