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A new park will be built in Irkutsk
In Irkutsk, 219 million rubles were allocated in 2009 for landscaping, maintenance, and environmental safety. The funds should cover flowers, trees, playgrounds, lawns…
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Gagarin knew in advance about his death
Soon it will be 41 years since Yuri Gagarins death, and disputes and theories about the circumstances of his death still continue. This piece tells of secret meetings…
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Traffic police will cancel some fines
The FSSP said collecting fines up to 300 rubles costs the state more than the fines themselves. The procedure through bailiffs alone costs about 300 rubles, and with…
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Crime in the Angara region has decreased
In the Irkutsk region, crime was reduced, in the first two months of 2009 juvenile offenses and robberies fell. At a Public Council meeting at the police department…
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The I am a donor campaign is taking place in Irkutsk
In Irkutsk, a five day I am a donor campaign is underway as part of the Blood Service program, blood donation points are open at five universities in the city. Deputies…
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The Charter of the Irkutsk Region passed first reading
At the session of the Irkutsk Regional Legislative Assembly, the main issue was discussion of the new regional Charter, which after long debate passed its first reading…
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Anatoly Chubais will begin developing solar energy in Usolye Sibirskoye
Anatoly Chubais said solar power in Russia is still underdeveloped, but the polysilicon project in Usolye Sibirskoye could begin creating a domestic cluster in this…
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The settlers do not want to go to Siberia
In Irkutsk Region they discussed the resettlement program for compatriots from abroad, despite the region's need for workers, most families choose southern and central…
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Those who sing to backing tracks in China will be fined
In China they decided to crack down hard on performers singing to backing tracks. For violating the new rules, singers and concert organizers face fines of up to 100…