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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In the Pervomaysky district, a cash register was stolen at night from a grocery store, but the thieves failed to escape. Patrol officers spotted a suspicious Honda…
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In Irkutsk on Postyshev Street a hockey rink reopened after restoration, unused since 2013 because of its poor condition. Under a public private partnership the fence…
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In Irkutsk at night on Serafimovich Street, storage sheds in a courtyard caught fire, and firefighters arrived within 10 minutes. During the firefighting and debris…
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In Irkutsk at the parking lot near the Fortuna mall, a 52 year old Land Rover driver, according to police, deliberately hit a 50 year old traffic controller after a…
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In Irkutsk, they discussed the citys readiness for the New Year holidays. Services are on high alert, and police have tightened security at the station, airport, and…
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Early in the morning at an impound lot in Irkutsk, a SsangYong Korando Sports burned. The fire started in the cabin and was contained in about 10 minutes. No one was…
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In Irkutsk, police are investigating the circumstances of a nighttime fire of a Mercedes in a yard on Baikalskaya Street. Preliminary data suggest arson. The fire…
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The Irkutsk region delegation went to Moscow for the all Russian New Year tree at the Kremlin. It includes 80 children aged 8 to 13 and 20 escorts. The children will…
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In Irkutsk, Santa Claus residence will open for the first time, a new New Year project organizers hope to make a city tradition. Guests will be welcomed in Kirov Square…