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Until February 12, 2016, a section of Norilskaya Street near its intersection with Rosa Luxemburg Street will be closed in Irkutsk. The traffic restriction is due to…
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In Irkutsk, control over clearing ice and icicles from roofs has been tightened. Since last November, more than 6 thousand buildings have been inspected, and violations…
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On February 6 and 7, the All Russian Winter Sports Day will be held in Irkutsk Region, uniting 18 municipalities and gathering over three thousand participants.
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In Irkutsk police detained a 46 year old native of Ivanovo suspected of a series of icon thefts from churches. He stole a relic from the Church of the Exaltation of the…
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At Irkutsk airport customs officers detained a passenger who arrived from Bangkok, whose luggage contained three stuffed crocodiles. The woman says she bought them as…
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In Irkutsk, a car was set on fire again at night. A parked Peugeot caught fire on Lermontov Street, and firefighters quickly extinguished the flames. Preliminary data…
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Near Irkutsk, more than 12 thousand participants are expected at Russia Ski Track 2016. Registration starts February 8, and the mass race will be held at the IrSAU ski…
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In Irkutsk, the My History contest began, dedicated to the citys 355th anniversary and aimed at young people and local historians. Participants are invited to tell the…
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Near the village of Khuzhir on Baikal, a 5 to 6 magnitude earthquake occurred, with the epicenter in the middle of the lake. Shocks were felt in Irkutsk, Elantsy…