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'The few descriptions of Irkutsk had spoken of it as the Paris of Siberia'

Mrs John Clarence Lee, 1914

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Philippines woos Russians with planned new flights from Vladivostok and Khabarovsk

As Russia pivots towards Asia, so do the tourism possibilities.

Siberians start their annual migration to Thailand's sun and sand

As temperatures slump for the long winter, sources in Thailand say they expect the largest-ever number of tourists from Siberia and the Russian Far East.

Strong interest from Asia in flying to the heart of Siberia

Irkutsk Airport seen as potential destination by major airlines at Routes Asia - 2014 forum in Malaysia.

Large crater appears at the 'end of the world'

Mysterious 'gigantic' hole in remote region spotted by helicopters over gas-rich Yamal peninsula.

Coldest bicycle race in the world held in Yakutia

Minus 43C (minus 45F) competition in extreme cold in Yakutsk, world's coldest city.

Mummified remains of '200 year old man in lotus position' found in Mongolia

Forensic examination to be made on well preserved remains of possible Lama teacher.

Siberian girl comes back to life after more than 50,000 years....

She had brown eyes, dark hair and skin. And she is related to people now alive in Australia, the Phillippines and New Guinea.

Mummified monk is ‘not dead’ and in rare meditative state, says expert

As police say lama found in lotus positon was destined for sale on black market, there are claims it was one step away from becoming a Buddha.

Countdown to Tunguska? An astronomer warns about new asteroid, possibly getting too close to Earth

A space expert said that the Earth could possibly face another collision with an asteroid as soon as next February.

Come and see Siberia visa-free under historic scheme for air passengers

Foreign visitors transiting on Russian airlines will be able to stay for 72 hours without documents as part of move to help boost tourism and economy.

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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.

We say

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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