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In Irkutsk minibuses will disappear
In Irkutsk, a new concept for city passenger transport until 2013 was presented, promising to significantly change the usual transport system. Minibuses are planned to…
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Illegal migrant workers will swell the ranks of crime
The financial crisis hit construction hard. Banks are cutting lending, projects are frozen, and the fate of millions of migrant workers on construction sites is in…
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Beer advertising will be banned in Russia
A bill has been introduced in the State Duma for a total ban on beer and beer based drink ads on TV, radio, and outdoor advertising. The authors say current rules give…
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A biathlon complex is planned to open in Goloustnoye
In Goloustnoye, a ski trail appeared where an old abandoned road was, cleared by forestry workers and local authorities. Athletes have already tried a short section…
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Russian banks are raising rates on already issued loans
Russian banks, amid the global financial crisis, have begun raising rates on already issued credit cards, and this process seems to be only gaining momentum. Absolute…
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About 14 tons of gold were mined in the Irkutsk region
In Irkutsk region, by mid November more than 13.9 tons of gold were mined, including 4.2 tons of ore gold and 9.7 tons of placer gold. Authorities note ore gold output…
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Igor Yesipovsky became governor of Irkutsk Oblast
The Legislative Assembly of the Irkutsk Region approved Igor Esipovsky as governor, 39 of 47 deputies voted for him. The decision ended the period of waiting and debate…
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Legal framework of a large family
On November 26, the Irkutsk Regional State Universal Scientific Library named after I.I. Molchanov-Sibirsky will hold the charity event Legal Field of a Large Family…
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Funding for regional programs will be reduced by 70
The Legislative Assembly of the Irkutsk region adopted amendments sharply cutting funding for 28 regional target programs for 2008 to 2009 by 4.7 billion rubles, or 70…