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Soviet retro tourism

Chinese tourists keen on Soviet retro tourism to Siberia

Beijing proposes tours to neighbouring Khabarovsk region which wind the clock back to the Communist era.

Chinese tourists keen on Soviet retro tourism to Siberia
Beijing proposes tours to neighbouring Khabarovsk region which wind the clock back to the Communist era.
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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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