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The best place for children is here, in the heart of Siberia

There's no better place to grow than in the towns like my historic Tara, founded in 1594, without traffic jams and supermarkets, but with winter fun and fresh air.

OB-serving climate change in Siberia

On 1 May, the 'Ob Sea', close to Novosibirsk, was completely clear of ice.

'If you want to fly, give the plane a push'

Hardy Siberians undaunted by aircraft frozen on tarmac as temperatures sank to a biting minus 52C

'Truly amazing' scientific discovery on adaptation of Yakutian horses to cold

Fast track evolution as great Siberian symbol is surprisingly unmasked as an immigrant breed.

Yamal trims back reindeer cull to 100,000 as herders fear future of nomadic lifestyle

Venison exports will 'increase' despite first anthrax outbreak in 70 years, but scientists remain adamant: Herd numbers must fall further.

Meet the man working at the world's largest maternity hospital for polar bears

Up to 500 mother bears a year give birth on remote Wrangel island, also the last place to see woolly mammoths.

Permafrost is ablaze with hundreds of wildfires in world’s coldest region

Lena Pillars, a World Heritage Site, hit by the rampant flames, as calls grow for greater efforts to tackle infernos.

'Rescue chiefs took smartphone pictures of Mi-8 crash victims instead of saving them'

Outspoken account of 'chaos and incompetence' after helicopter went down in Arctic, with 12 dead and 13 injured.

Siberia's river transport system must be urgently improved- Security Council secretary Patrushev

This vast region has some of the world's greatest rivers, but they could do much more to support the economic regeneration and security of the country.