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Rabocheye, Irkutsk: Old Craftsmen’s Suburb Beyond the Ushakovka
An old craftsmen's and workers' suburb north of the Ushakovka river, with wooden houses, an industrial past and a Buddhist datsan. It…
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Historic City Center, Irkutsk: Churches, Squares and Wooden Houses
The oldest part of Irkutsk, on the right bank of the Angara. It has the city's oldest stone churches, a lively main…
Events & Holidays
Museum Night, Irkutsk: Evening Openings at the City’s Museums in May
The annual Russian Night of Museums, held in Irkutsk on a May evening around International Museum Day. Regional museums and galleries open…
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Baikal Day Festival, Irkutsk: Lectures, Quizzes and Family Fun
A regional celebration of Lake Baikal held in early September, with lectures by scientists, quizzes, master classes, concerts and charity. Entry to…
Events & Holidays
Shine of Russia Festival, Irkutsk: Russian Culture Days in September
An all-Russian festival of Russian spiritual and cultural traditions, held in the Irkutsk region since 1994. A procession, a liturgy, concerts, exhibitions…
Events & Holidays
Sagaalgan Buryat New Year, Irkutsk: White Month Traditions and Events
The Buryat New Year by the lunar calendar, called the White Month, celebrated in Irkutsk in February or March. A round dance…
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Decembrist Evenings Festival, Irkutsk: Concerts and Salons in December
An annual December history and culture festival of the Irkutsk Decembrist Museum, held since 1985. It brings theatre, salons, films, conferences and…
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Syty Babr Gastronomy Festival, Irkutsk: Street Food on the Angara
A two-day open-air gastronomy festival on Gagarin Boulevard by the monument to Alexander III. It offers a large food court of street…
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Man and Nature Film Festival, Irkutsk: Baikal Eco-Cinema in September
The Baikal International Film Festival Man and Nature, named after the writer Valentin Rasputin, is one of Russia's oldest environmental film festivals.…
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Jazz on Baikal Festival, Irkutsk: Jazz Concerts and Masterclasses
An annual international jazz festival in Irkutsk, held since 2006. It combines a free opening concert, club and hall concerts, masterclasses, jam…
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