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'Krasnoyarsk… is the best and most beautiful of all Siberian cities, with its smoked-coloured and dreamy mountains'
A.P. Chekhov, 1890

2,300 year old wooden house is rebuilt, and it fits together down to the last centimetre

Timber from potentate’s log cabin was superbly persevered in permafrost, allowing us to see how ancient man lived.

Siberian puppy frozen in permafrost for 14,300 years gives scientists major RNA breakthrough

Pure waters of Lake Baikal in danger from 6.5 million tons of toxic waste

2,300 year old wooden house is rebuilt, and it fits together down to the last centimetre

Siberian puppy frozen in permafrost for 14,300 years gives scientists major RNA breakthrough

Pure waters of Lake Baikal in danger from 6.5 million tons of toxic waste

Crimson treasure of Siberia, the salt lake that turns pink on sunny days

Race against time and waves as Russian archaeologists rescue Siberia’s remarkable Atlantis

Siberian hermit, 75, who ‘lives in 18th century’ refuses to be moved by Space Age

Ice tsunami in the extreme north of Russia means summer is finally here

A peer traveller falls knee-deep in ice-cold water

Flying with the wind and climbing ice poles

I'm on the frozen surface of the world's deepest lake - and then there is an earthquake

The ‘Iron Lady’ of Siberia invites you to visit Yakutsk, the world’s coldest city

Rare Siberian Saker Falcon illegally caught and sold for $42,000 to an UAE buyer

Thailand conquers Siberia as massage revolution reaches even the coldest corners of the world

Siberian tourists help to change image of Pattaya to family resort

Waif-like model Alesya Kafelnikova takes time out in Thailand

Siberians to get a taste for Pad Thai,  Tom Yum Goong and Som Tum

Cannes? No, Kansk!

How poaching is 'killing off' the world's largest reindeer herd on Taimyr Peninsula

Coming soon: 'Chateau Permafrost', wine from Siberia

200-plus agreements worth $27 billion at forum to 'open up Russian Far East'

Accent on age: fashion blogger sets up Russia's first oldie modelling agency

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Woman survives spectacular double lighting strike on her Toyota

Video shows how RAV4 is hit twice, sparking huge flashes, paralysing the vehicle.

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Miracle rescue of a North Korean man who floated in the sea on two pieces of foam plastic

Russian sailors pulled him to safety after ten hours in the waves.

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World’s first floating nuclear reactor arrives in Pevek after 4,700 km voyage on Northern Sea Route

Critics call it ‘Chernobyl on ice’ but authorities say it is vital to provide energy to remote port in Chukotka.

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State of emergency in Yakutsk as Russia’s permafrost river dries to a record low

Desert-like landscapes replaced full-flowing water deep enough for heavy cargo ships.

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Bear attacks international expedition and drags terrified MA student out of tent

His cries woke other participants, and one shot the bear.

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Champion ice swimmer drowns in Yenisei River

Nikolay Petshak, 64, who swam from Russia to America, died in ‘accident’ in river where he carried the Olympic flame.

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Sent to Siberia

Rookie FSB agents are punished for 'indecent' graduation jinx in Moscow
Gelandewagen parade videos leads to 'career change' as Russia demands highest standards from secret servicemen.

Born in Siberia

Up-close laboratory pictures of ancient mummy as scientists recreate his life and times
Probes taken by South Korean experts will reveal lifestyle of this Arctic boy from 800 years ago.

Voice of Siberia

Siberians mark end of the snow season with swimsuit skiing day
Locals undress to impress at resorts across four time zones.

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Lake Baikal 'holds key to new advances in antibiotics'
Scientists make crucial new discoveries of bacteria, up to 30 million years old.

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