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Russia Ski Track was moved to March 7
The nationwide Ski Track of Russia 2009 race in Irkutsk Region will not take place on February 15 because of severe frost. In Irkutsk the start was moved to March 7 and…
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Social spending in the Angara region will increase
Social spending in Irkutsk Region will increase by 260 million rubles from additional federal funds. Almost all will go to medicines, and budget amendments have already…
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A cold spell is forecast in the Angara region
Meteorologists warn of a sharp cold snap in Irkutsk region starting February 11. In the north, temperatures may drop to minus 52 degrees, and in Irkutsk night frosts of…
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The price of gasoline in Irkutsk Oblast may rise again
In the Irkutsk region, due to a sharp rise in wholesale fuel prices, the authorities together with the antimonopoly service are looking for ways to curb gasoline price…
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New photo and video cameras will not be installed in Irkutsk for now
In Irkutsk, new photo and video cameras for recording accidents and monitoring street conditions will not be installed for now because of a lack of funds. The traffic…
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Mass events on Lake Baikal will most likely not take place
The Winteriada 2009 sports events on Lake Baikal are under threat of cancellation. The emergency ministry recommends canceling the ice crossing from Listvyanka to…
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Priangarie will cooperate with the Republic of Korea
Irkutsk Region is preparing a sister city agreement with the Republic of Korea, and Consul General Choi Seok In handed over a document allowing consular functions in the…
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The regional government will help increase places in kindergartens
In the Irkutsk region, measures are being prepared to increase the number of kindergarten places. They plan to create them by repurposing small schools, boarding schools…
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Irkutsk authorities will optimize the work of public employment centers
In the Irkutsk region, authorities plan to change employment services to cut bureaucracy and speed up job searches for citizens who seek help. Sergey Sokol said the…