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In Russia, the first borrower appeared whom the state helped pay the mortgage, taking on 50 percent of the payments after he was laid off. This unemployed Saratov…
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In Irkutsk, apartments have become much cheaper. Compared with September 2008, prices on the secondary market have fallen 20 to 30 percent, but there is still no rush in…
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In Irkutsk, Kirov district police detained three young men suspected of a series of car robberies. The gang, nicknamed traffic light thieves, stole bags from moving cars…
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Negotiations between TNK-BP and Gazprom on the sale of the Kovykta gas condensate field have been suspended, the sides failed to agree on price and payment schedule. The…
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Irkutsk region remains one of Russias worst regions for tuberculosis prevalence and mortality. In recent years incidence has risen by 13.8 percent. An audit found the…
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The legendary band Agatha Christie announced the end of its music career on the eve of its 21st anniversary. Fans still have the farewell tour Epilogue, an album of the…
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At a meeting of the Irkutsk region prosecutor's office board, the results for 2008 were summed up and the main tasks for the near future were outlined. The regional…
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The Defense Ministry announced the completion of a new army uniform design that should radically change the look of Russian servicemen over the next three years. The…
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From March 1, Russia will introduce a special Novice Driver sign for motorists with less than two years of experience, for now it will be advisory. The measure aims to…