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Cockroach heart will save the world
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology in Kharagpur have created an artificial heart that they estimate will be 30 times cheaper than Western counterparts and…
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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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Siberians especially miss food ration coupons
VTsIOM found that 62% of Russians support introducing food stamps, and over the year the number of supporters rose by 11%. Support is especially high in Siberia and the…
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The most well maintained district in Irkutsk, Oktyabrsky
Head of the Oktyabrsky district Alexander Alferyevsky reported on last year and stressed that the district remains the fastest growing in Irkutsk. The article describes…
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A competition for young playwrights has been announced in Irkutsk
Within the All Russian Festival of Contemporary Drama named after Alexander Vampilov, a competition for young playwrights has been announced for authors aged 18 to 40…
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An effective method for dealing with trash has been invented
In the English county of Gloucestershire, a shop owner came up with an unusual way to fight litter. She labels wrappers, bags and bottles with customers names so it is…
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An apartment is housing, not a drug den
At a meeting in Angarsk with mayoral adviser on law enforcement Vladimir Rogov, they decided to use a new measure against drug dealers, to seize housing if it is used…
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Ushakovsky Bridge was closed for repairs
In Irkutsk, a bridge over the Ushakovka, deemed unsafe and long past its service life, was closed for repairs. 11 million rubles were allocated for restoration, and…
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Yulia Yalovitsyna will not get the best job
Petrozavodsk native Yulia Yalovitsyna, who was in second place in the contest, dropped out after a scandal over accusations that her husband was involved in an online…
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The new bridge will operate in full mode in November 2009
Ruslan Bolotov held an on site briefing at the construction of the new Angarsk Bridge and said two way traffic is planned to open in November. Work is ongoing around the…