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The result is zero. We get into VAZ cars
Across Russia, protests were held against higher duties on imported cars, but the participants failed to get the decision cancelled. In different cities, rallies and car…
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The first group of cadets from IVVAIU was sent from Irkutsk
The first group of cadets from the Irkutsk Higher Military Aviation School has already been sent to Voronezh, and the relocation of the entire school is to take place in…
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The fare on Irkutsk trams has increased by 2 rubles
Since January 1, 2009, in Irkutsk the ticket bought from the tram driver has become more expensive, now it costs 12 rubles instead of 10, while the price in kiosks…
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Toyota freezes development in Russia
The global financial crisis forced Toyota to freeze the launch of a second assembly line at its St. Petersburg plant, delaying expansion plans and new models…
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Agreed, shorten it
Vladimir Putin approved Gazproms proposal to cut gas supplies at the Russian Ukrainian border by the amount Russia says Ukraine illegally took. The article details…
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Forecasts of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations for 2009
The Russian Emergencies Ministry published a forecast for 2009 saying the number of natural emergencies in the country may rise 25 to 35 percent from 2008. Special…
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From January 1, the legislation of the merged Irkutsk region came into force
From January 1, 2009, a set of new laws on the budget, taxes and social benefits came into force in the united Irkutsk region. Revenue sharing rules changed, the minimum…
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There should be no transport problems on New Years Eve
Irkutsk Mayor Vladimir Yakubovsky checked how ready city services are for the New Year holidays. Police, firefighters, rescuers and power workers are on heightened…
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The fate of IVVAIU will be decided in January
Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov and Chief of the General Staff Nikolai Makarov will come to Irkutsk in January to deal with the transfer of IVVAIU. Governor…