Irkutsk

Irkutsk, capital of the Russian government of the same name, lat. N. 52° 16' 4", long. E. 104° 11' 41", situated on the river Angora, a flourishing town, carrying on a considerable commerce with China, Kamtschatka, Siberia, and Russia. The government of Irkutsk constitutes the Russian frontier towards China. The climate being cold and the winters long, travelling is difficult, except in the height of summer. The inhabitants are chiefly Russians, Tartars, and Mongols.