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The first dives of the Worlds on Baikal
The second stage of the Mir scientific expedition has started on Lake Baikal, with its first dive near Cape Tolsty close to Listvyanka. Scientists in the Mir deep sea…
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Baikal and the surrounding area or Where to relax in the Baikal region
Tourist flow to Baikal and the Baikal region has already grown 25 percent from last year, and in summer it is expected to grow even more. The article explains why this…
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It is burning, which means fuel.
The article describes Soviet converters, devices that can turn any hydrocarbon feedstock into high octane fuel. The author says a car can run on almost anything, from…
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S7 resumes flights from Irkutsk to Tashkent and Beijing
S7 resumes its regular flights from Irkutsk to Tashkent and Beijing, opening direct service with Uzbekistan and China. Flights to Tashkent start June 23, 2009, once a…
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At the Irkutsk aircraft plant, 600 new jobs have been created
At the Irkutsk Aviation Plant Irkut, 600 new jobs have been created, revenue and labor productivity are growing. During a working visit, Igor Shuvalov highly praised the…
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Living Russian tricolor
In Irkutsk, Russia Day was marked by a large procession with a 50 meter tricolor, which started at the Eternal Flame memorial and ended with celebrations at Trud…
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Ranetki in Irkutsk
In Irkutsk, the youth band Ranetki gave a sold out concert on the tour supporting the new album Our Time. Young fans filled the stadium long before it began, and the…
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Today the opening of Sailing Summer 2009 will take place
In Irkutsk, the anniversary, tenth Sailing Summer regatta starts, the traditional season opener for yacht sailors. Over three days, participants will hold five races…
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A floating hotel will appear on Lake Baikal
On the shore of Lake Baikal in Chivyrkuisky Bay, the floating hotel Ecotour, converted from a barge, will open on June 15. Guests will have WiFi, a bar, a small cinema…