Irkutsk Rejects Permit to Hold Protest Against Government Restrictions on Telegram
The mayor's office in Irkutsk has revoked a permit for a protest against government restrictions on Telegram, originally granted to the liberal Yabloko party, citing public safety concerns after the event gained social media attention.
Irkutsk Police Arrest Mayor of Town Where Residents Have Gone Weeks Without Heating and Water
The mayor of Bodaybo, a town in Siberia, was arrested amid ongoing critical public service failures where residents lacked heating and water for weeks.
Shocking accident in Russia – Tourist bus sank in the world's deepest lake
A minibus carrying Chinese tourists sank in Lake Baikal, Russia, leading to the recovery of seven bodies, with one person still missing.
Iwan Wyrypajew for 'Rzeczpospolita': you are either under Putin or you fight against him
The interview with Iwan Wyrypajew reflects on his experiences living in Poland and his reflections on his hometown of Irkutsk amidst the current Russian political climate.
"Either you are under Putin, or you are fighting with him". Russian director Ivan Vyrypaev for "Rzeczpospolita"
Russian director Ivan Vyrypaev discusses his views on Russia's past and present, his experiences living in Poland, and his appreciation for places outside of Russia, particularly Suwałki.
Ukraine War Veteran Kills Woman After Taking Her Hostage in Irkutsk, Local Charity Says
A Ukraine war veteran took a woman hostage at a women's shelter in Irkutsk for about five hours before killing her, according to a local charity head.