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A woman from Buryatia, drunk, claimed a train was mined
A woman from Buryatia reported a supposed bomb on the Irkutsk Naushki train, causing a 1 hour 20 minute delay. No bomb was found, and the caller, born in 1954, was…
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20 year old pregnant woman from Irkutsk was selling drugs
In Irkutsk, a 20 year old woman in her seventh month of pregnancy was detained, again accused of drug trafficking. She had previously been detained with her mother in…
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Children's curfew, to be or not to be
The State Duma postponed consideration of the curfew law for teenagers, sending the bill for revision. The bill would let regions ban minors from streets and public…
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Irkutsk Center of Folk Art is the best in Russia
The Irkutsk Regional Center for Folk Art became a laureate of the all Russian competition among 89 cultural institutions. It was highly rated for its diverse work in…
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Oil production in Irkutsk Oblast will increase significantly
In Irkutsk region in 2009, oil production is forecast to rise sharply, to 1 million 415.5 thousand tons, more than three times last year. The main contribution will come…
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In Irkutsk there will be less advertising
In Irkutsk, banner ads were inspected and strict demands were made on owners of advertising structures, they must clean up trash around the boards, tidy them up, and…
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Irkutsk will be decorated for the first time with a five star hotel
In Irkutsk, Italian architects will build a 12 story building using their own technology near Kirov Square, behind the Angara hotel. It will be the first project in the…
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Define the boundaries of the Pribaikalsky National Park as soon as possible
The authorities of Irkutsk region intend to seek a swift determination of the external boundaries of Pribaikalsky National Park to resolve issues with transferring land…
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How to reduce the harm from smoking
If quitting smoking is not possible, experts advise at least supporting the body with foods that help reduce tobacco harm. The article explains why cabbage, tomato and…