The city and the lake in writing
History, architecture, Baikal, food and the seasons — writing that helps you see more than meets the eye.
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On the morning of March 18, a serious accident occurred on Soviet Street involving a Zhiguli and a Toyota Wish. The driver of the domestic car was seriously injured and…
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By summer, 20 new passenger buses will arrive in Irkutsk for Irkutskavtotrans, Mayor Dmitry Berdnikov said, stressing that municipal transport remains a key city…
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On March 19, we invite everyone to the "Bike Fireflies" event in support of the international environmental action "Earth Hour". Participants from 14 years can decorate…
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Irkutsk Customs said the goods most often smuggled through the regional airport are cigarettes, then alcohol, nasvay, medicines and bladed weapons. Since 2016 inspectors…
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In Priangarye, warming caused water to appear on the reservoir ice surface, making the popular recreation area unsafe. Rescuers warn that going onto the ice is dangerous…
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In Irkutsk, the nonprofit fund Accessible Environment for the Disabled began work, created by the city administration to provide targeted help to people with…
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An underground casino was shut down in the city center, with over 30 computers, money, and accounting documents seized. Visitors and staff confirmed that gambling took…
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Irkutsk residents actively choose to vacation abroad, with Thailand in first place (55%), followed by Vietnam (25%) and the UAE (10%). Interestingly, 52% book…
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From April 3 to 17, a pottery workshop for adults and children from 5 years old will take place at the V.P. Sukachev estate. Participants can develop their creative…