The city and the lake in writing

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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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Tomorrow snow is expected again

Last night a snow cyclone unexpectedly hit the city and brought nearly a month of precipitation, causing traffic jams and many accidents. Due to the weather, the airport…

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Holy Fire in Irkutsk

Today the Holy Fire arrived in Irkutsk from Jerusalem, traditionally descending on the eve of Easter. Clergy immediately carried it through the city and brought it to…

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BPPM closed, people remained

In Baikalsk, the BCBK has been permanently closed, and now the main task of the authorities is to help former plant workers who have been left without pay and jobs…