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Russia Vibes

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Churches

A multicoloured Russian-revival church on the Griboedov Canal, built where Alexander II was mortally wounded, with interior walls covered in mosaics.

Nightlife

Harat's Pub is the Irish-style pub chain that began in Irkutsk in 2009, with beer, food and live music. Check which branch…

Nightlife

EDISON Craft Bar is an evening craft-beer bar reported in Irkutsk's 130th Quarter, known for many taps and live music. Check hours…

Shopping

Slata is a local Irkutsk supermarket chain with stores in residential districts and shopping centres, useful for groceries and basics. Bring rubles…

Shopping

ProdaLit (Продалитъ) appears to be a wholesale book-trading company in Irkutsk, not a shop for visitors, and it may be in liquidation.…

Shopping

Farmekonom is a Siberian pharmacy chain with many branches in Irkutsk, useful for basic medicines and health items. Bring rubles, the active…

Shopping

Udacha (Удача) is a grocery shop name found in Irkutsk, listed on Trudovaya Street. Evidence is thin, so check that it is…

Shopping

Absolyut is a regional grocery chain from the Baikal region with stores in Irkutsk, useful for a bigger shop of food and…

Shopping

Lenta is a federal chain of hypermarkets and supermarkets with stores in Irkutsk, useful for a big shop of water, food and…

Shopping

Pyaterochka is a nationwide convenience-store chain with stores in Irkutsk, handy for water, bread, snacks and basics. Carry rubles and do not…