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A new library will be built in Irkutsk
In the Angara region, they plan to build a new regional library building, since the current collections are housed in three premises. The project is ready, the site…
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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Another scandal at Eurovision
Two months remain until Eurovision 2009, and a new scandal has already erupted around the Russian entry. Vocal teacher Yadviga Psepkovskaya from Rostov accused…
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Wedding boom in Irkutsk registry offices
In Irkutsk, registry offices are seeing a wedding boom, the number of marriages this year rose 17 percent from last year, and August 7 became the most popular day for…
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A new park will be built in Irkutsk
In Irkutsk, 219 million rubles were allocated in 2009 for landscaping, maintenance, and environmental safety. The funds should cover flowers, trees, playgrounds, lawns…
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Gagarin knew in advance about his death
Soon it will be 41 years since Yuri Gagarins death, and disputes and theories about the circumstances of his death still continue. This piece tells of secret meetings…
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Traffic police will cancel some fines
The FSSP said collecting fines up to 300 rubles costs the state more than the fines themselves. The procedure through bailiffs alone costs about 300 rubles, and with…
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Crime in the Angara region has decreased
In the Irkutsk region, crime was reduced, in the first two months of 2009 juvenile offenses and robberies fell. At a Public Council meeting at the police department…
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The I am a donor campaign is taking place in Irkutsk
In Irkutsk, a five day I am a donor campaign is underway as part of the Blood Service program, blood donation points are open at five universities in the city. Deputies…
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The Charter of the Irkutsk Region passed first reading
At the session of the Irkutsk Regional Legislative Assembly, the main issue was discussion of the new regional Charter, which after long debate passed its first reading…