With the formation of the Irkutsk province in 1764, Irkutsk became the center of the largest region in Russia—Eastern Siberia, which included Transbaikalia, Yakutia, the entire northeast to the …

The city of Irkutsk, with attractive embankments along the river and many surviving wooden houses on its tree-lined streets, is an administrative and cultural centre for Eastern Siberia and …

Irkutsk Decembrists museum, founded in 1970, includes Sergey Volkonsky’s and Sergey Trubetskoy’s homesteads. Authentic items of the Decembrist families are represented in the …

Irkutsk (Russian: Ирку́тск; eer-KOOTSK) is the capital of the Russian province of Irkutsk Oblast in Eastern Siberia. The historic centre of Irkutsk is included on UNESCO's tentative list of World …

The city of Irkutsk was originally founded in 1661 as a fort to colonize Siberia. It was the main Russian fort behind the Ural mountains, so all the expeditions to colonize Kamchatka and …

Irkutsk, a charming city located in southeastern Siberia, is known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and proximity to the world-famous Lake Baikal. As one of the oldest cities in Siberia, …

At first, it was just a little wooden town, but it developed very fast, and 25 years later Irkutsk was given the status of the city. Today Irkutsk is one of the largest economical, industrial, and …

Apr 28, 2022 · Irkutsk [1] (Russian: Ирку́тск; eer-KOOTSK) is the capital of the Russian province of Irkutsk Oblast in Eastern Siberia. Irkutsk was founded in 1661 as a Cossack settlement for …

Wooden architecture and amazing carving, as seen in Irkutsk, is not present in any corner of the world. The Eastern Siberian city of Irkutsk is one of the oldest and most attractive Siberian cities.

Located in the heart of Siberia, Irkutsk is one of Russia’s most impressive cities with its historical texture and unique nature. As an important stop on the Trans-Siberian Railway, this city is also …