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Economic boom expected for Siberia due to agreement between Russia and China

New rail bridge linking the two countries symbolizes closest-ever economic co-operation between neighbors.

Gambling on gambling to boost the Russian Far East

It's a long way to Las Vegas, but Primorye region takes its first step as Tigre de Cristal casino opens.

New tourist route follows The Great Tea Road

Special train - the Eurasian Star - will reopen exotic and historic trail linking China, Mogolia and Russia.

Putin pledges 'best conditions' for foreign and domestic investors in Russian Far East

A $7.4 billion cash injection for Trans-Siberian and Baikal-Amur rail lines confirmed by president.

How one car (almost) beat the frozen wilds of Yakutia

Journalists test Chinese Geely on epic 10,000km journey from Belarus and find it performs well in the harsh climate - even if they did have to wear ski clothes.

Russia's mightiest companies to move to Siberia in three years?

If you want proof of Russia's business gravity moving east, go no further than a proposal from the country's top woman politician Valentina Matviyenko.

Former head of Moscow FSB warns Russia could lose territory to China

Yevgeny Savostyanov fears loss of land after becoming too dependent on Beijing.

Russia must 'wake the sleeping Siberian tiger', urges Oleg Deripaska

As APEC leaders gather in Vladivostok, businessman Oleg Deripaska is making a strong call for Russia to tap its vast Siberian reserves.

Hope of $250million rescue plan for gold producer Petropavlovsk

Consortium featuring Russian businessman line up bid to invest in mine which develops deposits in Siberia.

Putin signs decree to confirm Power of Siberia project

After months of speculation, parliament and President rubber-stamp deal that will see gas sent to China.

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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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