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'Larger than Belgium and a mile deep, lake Baikal holds a fifth of the earth's fresh water'
W.Bruce Lincoln
holiday in Yakutia
Faith conquers the cold: across Siberia, Russians mark Orthodox Epiphany
Despite warnings of severe temperatures, hundreds of thousands of Russians take ice dips in an annual ritual marking Christ’s baptism in the River Jordan.
Russian Far Eastern regions in the grip of ferocious cold
As temperatures sunk to minus 50C and below, schools and kindergartens were closed for the world's hardiest children.
Glittering vacation in Siberia - take your holiday in a diamond mine
Russia's gem capital Mirny, one of the country's most remote locations, wants an influx of tourists.
Plenty of fun in Siberia for Russians who can't afford to go abroad this winter
Here's how people can substitute Siberia after the falls of the rouble.
Salekhard - Arctic capital of Russia becoming the bridge between Europe and Asia
A renaissance of one of Siberia's first outposts as the Far North becomes the new economic frontier.
Salekhard becoming the bridge between Europe and Asia
A renaissance of one of Siberia's first outposts as the Far North becomes the new economic frontier.
The Siberian 'Royal Races'
How horseracing and equestrian culture is developing in the Sakha Republic.
The world’s most unusual beach is a glacier in Russia’s Kingdom of Permafrost
Today it's +32C in Yakutsk, the world’s coldest city, and locals escape heatwave like true Siberians - by chilling on ice.
Caught on camera: the Santa summit
In a remote ice cave in Siberia, three legendary white-bearded figures hold an unexpected conclave.
Ready for your next vacation... in a Siberian mine with a temperature of minus 40C?
Not for you? But it is a diamond mine... !
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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.
Business
The Bank of Russia official exchange rates of foreign currencies
