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Ranetki in Irkutsk
In Irkutsk, the youth band Ranetki gave a sold out concert on the tour supporting the new album Our Time. Young fans filled the stadium long before it began, and the…
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Today the opening of Sailing Summer 2009 will take place
In Irkutsk, the anniversary, tenth Sailing Summer regatta starts, the traditional season opener for yacht sailors. Over three days, participants will hold five races…
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A floating hotel will appear on Lake Baikal
On the shore of Lake Baikal in Chivyrkuisky Bay, the floating hotel Ecotour, converted from a barge, will open on June 15. Guests will have WiFi, a bar, a small cinema…
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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin congratulated Dmitry Mezentsev
Vladimir Putin congratulated Dmitry Mezentsev on officially taking office as governor of Irkutsk Region and said the region with great potential needs intensive…
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The reckless route driver was convicted
In Irkutsk, for the first time in criminal justice history, a reckless minibus driver was convicted for sending out a faulty bus with bad brakes and worn tires. The…
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Getting permission to hire foreign labor will now be easier
In Irkutsk region, issuing permits to hire foreign workers has been simplified and sped up. Documents will now be processed locally, not sent to Moscow, and the wait…
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All Russia anti drug campaign Tell where they sell death will be held in Irkutsk
In Irkutsk Region, from June 10 to 20, the nationwide anti drug campaign Report where death is sold will take place, aimed at gathering information on illegal drug…
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A complaint intake campaign has started at the Irkutsk Customs Office
Irkutsk Customs launched the What are you complaining about campaign, which will run until June 11 and help foreign trade participants and residents get free advice on…
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The candidacy of the new Irkutsk governor was approved unanimously
Dmitry Mezentsev was unanimously approved as governor of Irkutsk Oblast at a session of the Legislative Assembly, where all factions backed the candidate proposed by the…