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 Irkutsk on the night of December 26, a Mercedes Benz caught fire in a yard on Baikalskaya. The fire damaged the engine compartment and interior. Specialists are now…
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In Thailand, a 36 year old man from Irkutsk was detained after hiding from law enforcement for years over a major fraud case. He took an 18 million ruble loan using fake…
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The Irkutsk District Court sentenced a former prison employee who gave an inmate a mobile phone for 3 thousand rubles, and later broke the law again by bringing a…
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Siberian frosts in Irkutsk will ease a little. On December 25 daytime temperatures will rise to minus 13 to 15 degrees. Variable cloudiness and light snow are expected…
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In the Oktyabrsky District Court of Irkutsk, a hearing was held in the case of Yulia Kiseleva, accused of a fatal traffic accident on Baikalskaya. She refused to…
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In Irkutsk they are again discussing a possible fare increase on minibuses. The ticket now costs 12 rubles, but drivers are seeking a tariff review. In spring their…
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Irkutsk may gain new territories within a year. A special group and Moscow urbanists are working on expanding the city borders. Over 50,000 people live outside the…
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Irkutsk residents were promised a relatively warm New Years Eve. From December 31 to January 1, temperatures are expected from 13 to 18 C, and on the first day of 2016…
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In Irkutsk, 21 municipal rinks and the ice field of the Lokomotiv sports complex are open for winter recreation lovers, where you can skate for free. The rinks are…