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In one day, police caught 76 drunk drivers
Despite the tragic consequences of drunk driving, during the holidays residents of the region continue to get behind the wheel while intoxicated. In one day police…
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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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At the 355th anniversary of Irkutsk, Denis Matsuev will give an open air concert
In summer 2016, Irkutsk will host its first open air classical music concert, a gift for the citys anniversary from Russian Peoples Artist Denis Matsuev. In autumn, the…
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In Irkutsk, a driver fatally hit a pedestrian and fled the scene of the accident
In Irkutsk early on January 7 on Blyukher Street a pedestrian was hit. The driver did not help and fled, and the victim died from injuries. Police are identifying two…
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Electricity for the population of Irkutsk Oblast will rise in price from July 2016
From July 1, 2016, in Irkutsk Region, the single rate for electricity will rise, for city residents from 92 to 97 kopecks per kWh, for rural and suburban residents from…
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This morning on Polenova Street an administrative building was on fire
Early on January 5, an administrative building on Polenova Street caught fire, and 19 firefighters and five special vehicles arrived quickly. The fire was put out in 10…
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On January 5 in Irkutsk, Viktor Bronshtein will present his new books
On January 5 at the Gallery of Contemporary Art, Irkutsk residents can meet writer Viktor Bronshtein, who will present his new books, talk about the Moscow launch and…
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2015 real estate market results
In Irkutsk at the end of 2015 housing prices showed mixed trends, the secondary market kept getting cheaper, while new builds overall fell slightly in price because of…
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In 2016, the reconstruction of the crossing to Olkhon will be completed
This year the repair of the berthing structures for the Sakhyurta Olkhon ferry crossing is planned to be completed. To fully finish the reconstruction, a pier must be…
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At night in Irkutsk's Oktyabrsky district, a Maxim taxi was set on fire
In Irkutsk on January 3 at night unknown people set fire to a Maxim taxi car, the seventh such case since 2015. A 2012 Chevrolet Lacetti burned almost completely, and…