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Irkutsk (/ ɪər ˈ k u t s k / eer-KOOTSK; [13] Russian: Иркутск, IPA:; Buryat and Mongolian: Эрхүү, Erhüü, ) is the largest city and administrative center of Irkutsk Oblast, Russia. With a population of 617,473 as of the 2010 Census, Irkutsk is the 25th-largest city in Russia by population , the fifth-largest in the Siberian Federal District , and one of the largest cities in ...
Irkutsk, city and administrative centre of Irkutsk oblast (region), east-central Russia.The city lies along the Angara River at its confluence with the Irkut River. It was founded as a wintering camp in 1652, during the first Russian colonization of the area; a fort was built in 1661, and Irkutsk rapidly became the main centre of Cisbaikalia and of the Russian trade route to China and Mongolia.
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- Pray to the Savior—or the Prince. Irkutsk might be thousands of miles from the majority of the Russian population, but you can still find plenty of faithful adherents to the Eastern Orthodox faith.
- Take a History Lesson. Have you ever heard the phrase "banished to Siberia"? Well, it's not just an expression. Participants of the Decembrist uprising of 1825, which you might think of as an unsuccessful version of the 1917 revolution that eventually toppled the Tsars, were sent to Siberia as a punishment, and the Irkutsk Regional Historical and Memorial Museum of Decembrists tells some of their stories.
- Say "Privet" to a Baikal Seal. If the name "Irkutsk Nerpinary" doesn't evoke any reaction in you, no one will blame you. However, once you realize that this place is home to extraordinarily cute Nerps (another name for the Baikal Seal), you'll probably change your tune.
- Go to the Beach. Located within the Angara that flows through the center of Irkutsk, Yunosti Island is far from what you would consider tropical; it doesn't even have sand, as many of the artificial cities beaches around the world do.
Irkutsk is a historic city in Siberia, known as the "Paris of Siberia" for its culture and refinement. Learn about its history, architecture, art, and nearby Lake Baikal, the deepest lake in the world.
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Irkutsk is a town in eastern Siberia in Russia and is both the largest city in Siberia and the de-facto capital of Siberia. The population of Irkutsk is over 600,000 making it a fairly sizeable town. It’s one of the most popular stops on the Trans Siberian Railway and, as such, is popular with tourists, especially during the summer months. With Lak...
There is an Irkutsk international airport, albeit a small one, and the city is also one of the main stops along the Trans Siberian railway route. We travelled from Ulaanbaatar to Irkutsk on the Trans Mongolian train arriving at Irkutsk railway station and left by getting the plane from Irkutsk airport to Beijing.
Getting to hostels and hotels in central Irkutsk is super easy when getting off the train at Irkutsk Passenger train station. Just catch tram 1 which takes you straight downtown. Take a look at these Irkutsk accommodation recommendations. Important visa information: In order to get your Russian visa, you’ll need an invite from the hotel or hostel y...
Wondering what to do in Irkutsk during your trip? Be sure to check out this list of what to see in Irkutsk and the surrounding areas.
Since he couldn't leave Siberia after the 20 years hard labor were over, he decided in 1847 to settle with his wife Mariya in Irkutsk. At least until the amnesty of Tsar Alexander I in 1856, when they could return to Europe. Through contact with relatives in European Russia they could arrange for themselves a quite comfortable life in this town.
Irkutsk was founded in 1661 as a settlement for trading gold and furs. It was connected to Europe via a road constructed in 1760. After the Decemberist Revolt of 1825, many Russian artists, officers, and nobles were sent into exile to Siberia for their part in the revolt against Tsar Nicholas I and in the late 1800s, 30% of the population of the city were exiles.
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