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Toyota freezes development in Russia
The global financial crisis forced Toyota to freeze the launch of a second assembly line at its St. Petersburg plant, delaying expansion plans and new models…
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Agreed, shorten it
Vladimir Putin approved Gazproms proposal to cut gas supplies at the Russian Ukrainian border by the amount Russia says Ukraine illegally took. The article details…
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Forecasts of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations for 2009
The Russian Emergencies Ministry published a forecast for 2009 saying the number of natural emergencies in the country may rise 25 to 35 percent from 2008. Special…
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From January 1, the legislation of the merged Irkutsk region came into force
From January 1, 2009, a set of new laws on the budget, taxes and social benefits came into force in the united Irkutsk region. Revenue sharing rules changed, the minimum…
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There should be no transport problems on New Years Eve
Irkutsk Mayor Vladimir Yakubovsky checked how ready city services are for the New Year holidays. Police, firefighters, rescuers and power workers are on heightened…
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The fate of IVVAIU will be decided in January
Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov and Chief of the General Staff Nikolai Makarov will come to Irkutsk in January to deal with the transfer of IVVAIU. Governor…
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The average ruble exchange rate in 2009 will be from 31 to 32 rubles per dollar
Arkady Dvorkovich said that in 2009 the average ruble rate could be from 31 to just under 32 rubles per dollar if oil prices stay at current levels or rise slightly. He…
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Interest rates on issued loans are about to rise
In Irkutsk, banks began warning borrowers of possible rate hikes on already issued loans, and Svyaz Bank was first to report this. Lawyers say it will be hard to…
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Irkutsk budget adopted
Deputies of the Irkutsk City Duma ended the year by approving a balanced 2009 budget of 10 billion 15 million rubles. Ahead are new tasks, a contest for Irkutsk's anthem…