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Tourists will no longer fly into space
2009 will be the last year for space tourism to the ISS. After the station crew grows to six, there will be no room for tourists, said Roscosmos chief Anatoly Perminov…
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A skeleton of an ancient rhinoceros was found on Olkhon
Scientists in Irkutsk are studying the bones of an ancient rhinoceros found during archaeological excavations on Olkhon Island. At the Tagai site, known since 1955, the…
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There will be no interruptions in medicines for beneficiaries this year
In 2009, 265.9 million rubles will be allocated for free medicines for federal beneficiaries in Irkutsk, and drug deliveries have already begun after the annual auction…
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The crisis may revive the old Volga
The economic crisis may force the Gorky Automobile Plant to revise plans to discontinue the old Volga. Although it was previously to be made only to order in small…
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Problems with parking spaces will be solved
In Irkutsk, 47 construction sites were analyzed for parking availability and it was found that not all developers meet the standards, especially shopping centers…
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The best cars for homosexuals have been named
The automotive portal Gaywheels compiled an unusual ranking of the best cars for different occasions, from dates and club trips to family outings. The list included…
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Residents of Irkutsk were left without a Ferris wheel
In Irkutsk, the Ferris wheel loved by residents quietly disappeared, for over 20 years it let people see the city from 27 meters high. The ride had long outlived its…
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Baptism
Today Orthodox Christians celebrate the Baptism of the Lord, liturgies, processions, and traditional bathing in ice holes are held in churches of the Irkutsk diocese. In…
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New rights will appear this year
In Russia this year they may begin issuing new style driver licenses. The traffic police have prepared a new form, but legislation still needs to be changed. The main…