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Gryaznov Street will be made into a tourist zone
In Irkutsk, Gryaznov Street is planned to be turned into a protected historic zone and restored to its late 19th early 20th century appearance. About one million rubles…
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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The Irkutsk anthem contest continues
In Irkutsk, applications are still being accepted for the Hymn of Irkutsk contest. 10 entries have already been submitted from the city, as well as from Usolye…
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A winter garden will appear in the Sukachev museum estate
The largest house of Vladimir Platonovich Sukachev estate reopened after renovation and became the fourth restored building of the complex. Here was once the famous art…
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The Astrid Lindgren Prize went to a Palestinian organization
The Palestinian NGO Tamir Institute won the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for promoting reading among children and teens. The prize is 5 million Swedish kronor.
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Be ready for the switch to daylight saving time
On Sunday, March 29, the country will switch to daylight saving time, and the clocks will need to be set forward one hour. The article explains why seasonal time changes…
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Powerlifting competitions were held in Bratsk
At the regional powerlifting championship for boys and girls under 18, 50 athletes from Irkutsk, Tulun, Bratsk, Cheremkhovo and other districts competed. The…
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The May Day holidays will not be extended
The State Duma again did not support the idea of extending the May holidays by shortening the New Year break. This year Russians will again rest three days on May Day…
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April 1 is the deadline for paying the vehicle tax
April 1 is the last day car owners can pay vehicle tax without penalties. After that, late fees and a 20 percent fine are charged. In Irkutsk Region, over 500 thousand…
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The number of unemployed people is increasing
In the first two months of 2009 in Irkutsk, the number of laid off people doubled to 5.2 thousand, and the sharp rise in unemployment is blamed on the financial crisis…