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Irkutsk Bans Cryptocurrency Mining in Region’s South Until 2031

Irkutsk region Governor Igor Kobzev said he had requested the ban due to the “excessively high load” mining placed on the region’s energy system...

As Russia’s Regions Battle Floods, Local Officials Hide Real Damage and Pray to God

As peak flooding season hits regions across the Urals and Siberia, regional officials appear ill-prepared to manage such disasters.

Knight Statue Removed From Depths of Lake Baikal After Public Outcry

A local diving club had placed the statue underwater last month to honor a Soviet conservationist known as the “Knight of Baikal.”

Siberian Region Declares ‘High Alert’ Over Electricity Shortages

Authorities in the neighboring republic of Buryatia have already introduced power supply restrictions.

Teenager Arrested After Attacking Classmates in Siberia’s Irkutsk Region

The incident follows a similar attack last week in Chelyabinsk, where another 13-year-old was arrested for injuring at least four people.

Russian Strategic Bomber Crashes in Siberia, Killing 1 Crew Member

Regional authorities said all four crew members of the bomber managed to parachute to safety,

Siberia’s Irkutsk Declares Emergency as Fires Ravage Region

A woman was hospitalized and in critical condition after she suffered burn wounds in the Bratsk district, authorities said.

Powerful Dust Storm Rips Through Siberia’s Irkutsk

Videos posted online showed strong winds and dust engulfing city streets and residential courtyards.

6 Detained in Fatal Stabbing of Siberian Teen

The unnamed 15-year-old was killed at a bus stop “after a minor verbal altercation,” authorities in Siberia's Irkutsk region said.

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