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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From March 15 until the end of 2017, the Baikal Highway will be closed for reconstruction. A detour will be organized along a gravel road near the village of…
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On February 29 in the Irkutsk region, which occurs once every four years, 17 couples registered their marriage. The registry office noted that the number of weddings on…
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An incident occurred in Listvyanka involving the minibus of the mobile café "Piccolino," which fell from the pier onto the ice of Baikal. The cause was the driver's…
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Today, unique fire drills took place in the "Shopping Complex," during which all visitors and staff were evacuated due to a training alarm. The event's feature was that…
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Irkutsk team Yunost Monretrans won the Governors Cup in bandy, beating fellow townsmen from Baikal Energy 4 to 1 in the final. Eight teams took part in Shelekhov.
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In Listvyanka, gale force wind blew the Piccolino mobile cafe van off the embankment, but no one was hurt, and the minibus, judging by the photo, was not seriously…
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On March 1, the Irkutsk Regional Local History Museum will open an exhibition of houseplants "Give Women Flowers!" with collectors from Irkutsk and nearby cities…
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From March 1 in Irkutsk, the charity drive Do a good deed will begin, organized by librarians and members of the city Public Chamber. Its goal is to collect materials…
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On February 27 and 28, snowfalls and strong winds with gusts up to 18 m/s are expected in the Irkutsk region. In Irkutsk, the temperature will drop to -14º at night and…