The National Centre RUSSIA congratulates the Irkutsk region on Region Day

On 27 September, the Irkutsk region celebrates Region Day. Eighty-eight years ago, in 1937, the region was created by a decree of the Central Executive Committee of the USSR, which divided the East Siberian region into the Irkutsk and Chita regions.

"The Irkutsk region is a land of vast opportunities and large-scale projects. The industrial, scientific, educational, tourist, and other potential of the Angara region was fully presented at the International RUSSIA EXPO. Millions of Russians who visited our regional stand during that time saw for themselves that 'the Irkutsk region is the golden link of Russia' and learned the most fascinating facts about our region. Moreover, the stand of the Irkutsk region was ranked among the best in the nationwide vote," said the Governor of the Irkutsk Region, Igor Kobzev.

At the International RUSSIA EXPO, which ran from 4 November 2023 to 8 July 2024, visitors to the Irkutsk region’s stand could learn about the region’s cultural traditions, its industrial, investment and tourism potential, and take part in workshops on traditional crafts. Today the Irkutsk region is part of the Siberian Federal District, which is represented at the "Journey Across Russia" exposition at the National Centre RUSSIA.

"It is important to us that even now visitors to the National Centre RUSSIA can discover the unique Irkutsk region, its natural beauty and the majesty of Lake Baikal as part of the project 'Journey Across Russia', where the Angara region is presented in the Siberia section," Kobzev added.

The Irkutsk region is one of Russia’s largest and most distinctive regions. Along with Lake Baikal, it is known for its powerful energy industry (including three hydroelectric power plants on the Angara River), gold mining, forests and other natural resources. The region is also rich in historical and cultural legacy. It preserves both unique architecture, such as the Circum-Baikal Railway, and archaeological sites. For example, the Glazkovsky necropolis, where burials and settlements dating back more than 35,000 years were discovered.

Guided tours of the "Journey Across Russia" exposition and insights into the Siberian Federal District are free of charge with advance registration. Full details are available on the website of the National Centre RUSSIA in the "Events" section.