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The thief posed as a plastic window installer
In Irkutsk a 28 year old repeat offender was detained, who committed thefts posing as an employee of a plastic window installation company. Using residents trust, he…
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Spring will come in April
In Irkutsk Region, with the arrival of calendar spring, it has noticeably warmed, however March, according to meteorologists, remains a winter month, and real spring…
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A 20 year old student died today in downtown Irkutsk
In central Irkutsk, a route bus drove onto the sidewalk and crashed into a metal pole, which fell on a 20 year old student waiting at a stop. The girl suffered fatal…
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This year direct air service is planned between Irkutsk and Munich
Irkutsk may get direct air service with Munich, Mayor Vladimir Yakubovsky said at the presentation of the Irkutsk Tourist project. If an agreement is reached, the German…
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A regional competition has been announced for the right to participate in an international youth expedition to Mongolia
In Irkutsk Region a contest has been announced for the third youth international expedition to Mongolia, Youth of Baikal to the heroes of Khalkhin Gol. The trip, timed…
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The Council of Young Specialists will be revived in Irkutsk this year
In Irkutsk in 2009, the city administration will again create a Council of Young Specialists. Its work will focus on seminars, contests, round tables and intellectual…
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The Baikal Gate project is complete and publicly approved
At public hearings in Bolshoye Goloustnoye, the planning project for the Baikal Gate tourist and recreational special economic zone was approved, with about 9 billion…
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A Consulate General of the Republic of Korea will open in Irkutsk
A meeting was held in Irkutsk between city leaders and a delegation from the Republic of Korea, where it was decided to open a consulate general and appoint Choi Seok In…
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Housing in Irkutsk has become cheaper
In Irkutsk, the real estate market was discussed. The average price of new housing fell by 4 to 15 percent and is now about 41 thousand rubles per square meter. Business…