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Irkutsk residents choose Webstream
High speed internet is becoming more and more in demand, and that is why Sibirtelecoms Webstream service is growing in popularity. The company marks a milestone, its 55…
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Used books in Irkutsk are in demand
In Irkutsk, the only used book store, Bukinist, increased sales by 10 percent this year, demand for inexpensive books is growing, likely because of the financial crisis…
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The new ferry to Olkhon may become paid
The new Olkhon ferry on the MRS Olkhon crossing will work with the old Dorozhnik this summer to handle the growing tourist flow and reduce queues. Authorities are…
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Entrepreneurs who do not monitor the cleanup of the area will be fined
In Irkutsk, entrepreneurs who do not keep adjacent areas clean were given a final deadline until the end of the week, after which fines will begin, up to 25 thousand…
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Do not be afraid of explosions
Last Friday a loud bang alarmed residents of Irkutsk, Angarsk and Shelekhov, but it was caused by blasting work on the bypass road. Builders are clearing space for a…
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In Irkutsk, an aviation colonel was kidnapped
In Irkutsk, a criminal case has been opened over the abduction of aviation colonel and former military pilot Oleg Moskin, who was taken from garage units on Lyzina…
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Pets save their owners
The article collects amazing stories of how pets saved people in extreme situations, a dog warned of an earthquake, a shepherd dog saved its owner and a child from…
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Angarsk residents will be able to sober up in comfort
On April 10, a sobering up center will open in Angarsk, taking its first drunk guests and, authorities hope, helping reduce alcohol related crimes. It was fitted out…
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By the end of the week, winter will return to Irkutsk
In Siberia, sudden April warmth brought a temperature record, on Sunday the air warmed to 18.8 C, breaking a record held for 83 years. But meteorologists warn it is too…