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Putins work was valued at 37 million rubles
Vladimir Putin publicly tried painting for the first time, and his work Pattern sold at a charity auction in St. Petersburg for 37 million rubles, over seven times the…
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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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Women's car myth or reality
The article examines whether a purely female car really exists, and why dividing cars into male and female is increasingly a myth. The author shows that when choosing a…
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The fall of a titan
General Motors was on the brink of bankruptcy. The company admitted it might not survive to the end of 2009 without government aid and an emergency loan. In its third…
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Russia is preparing for a war over resources
The draft of Russias national security strategy to 2020, prepared under Nikolai Patrushev, sets Russias key priorities in the global security architecture for the next…
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New scam for suckers
In Russia, amid new traffic police rules on mailing fines, scammers have become active. Drivers receive fake notices for camera recorded violations. The payment details…
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At the new station, inspection can be completed in 20 minutes
A new vehicle inspection station has opened in Irkutsk to ease the load on the old site on Chelyabinskaya Street, where drivers still wait in hours long lines. At the…
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Curfew for teenagers
Legislative Assembly deputy Vladimir Matienko proposes a curfew for teenagers in the Angara region and is preparing a regional law on child neglect prevention and…
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The Unified State Exam principle has been changed
In the Angara region about 20 thousand schoolchildren will get a diploma this year, along with new final exam and admission rules. To get a diploma now you must pass…
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An enterprise for processing polyethylene waste is being organized in Irkutsk
In Irkutsk, a plant is being prepared to launch for processing polyethylene and polypropylene waste, which will buy used materials and turn them into secondary products…