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Kindergartens will be closed for repairs in summer
In summer, Irkutsk kindergartens will be closed one by one for repairs, but children will not be left unattended. They will be temporarily moved to nearby facilities…
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Road repairs will begin soon in Irkutsk
An asphalt concrete plant has started operating in Irkutsk, and road repairs are beginning in the city. This year only four main roads will be overhauled, and 40 million…
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In the Angara region, forests are already burning
Forest fires have started in the Angara region because of last years grass burning, and Governor Igor Yesipovsky assessed the scale of the threat during a flight over…
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The validity period of the foreign passport will be extended
Russia may extend foreign passport validity from five to ten years, a decision is planned by year end, said FMS chief Konstantin Romodanovsky. The agency is also…
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A pickpocket has been detained in Irkutsk
At a clothing market on Sofya Perovskaya Street, Irkutsk police caught a pickpocket red handed after she and accomplices stole a wallet from a shopper. The victim from…
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Possibly, benefits for air travel will be introduced for residents of the Irkutsk region
The introduction of 50 percent airfare discounts for Far East residents has drawn interest in other regions too. In 2009, young and elderly Far Easterners can fly to…
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Soon it will be possible to pay for electricity via the internet
Irkutsk power sales company is preparing new ways to pay for electricity through express payment cards and e wallets, which should make the process faster and more…
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The first stage of the competition for the best anthem of Irkutsk has ended
In Irkutsk, the first stage of the contest for the citys best anthem has ended. In a few days, residents submitted 50 versions of the future song. Among the participants…
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New aviation and shipping companies will appear in Irkutsk Oblast
In Priangarye, a new regional airline, East West Airlines, and a unified shipping company with state capital participation will appear to solve air service and Lena…