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Business mission in Kuril Islands signals a new era for Russia and Japan

Delegation of 69, including the representatives of 32 private companies, state and municipal structures arrived in the Southern Kurils.

Iconic mammoth hotel planned for Lake Baikal with soaring-100 metre high tusks

Sparkling Far East of Russia - Indian KGK to invest $50 million into a diamond-cutting factory

New trade link between Europe and Asia: historic Arctic convoy tests the Northern Sea Route

Tycoon Roman Abramovich 'poised to sell $300 million Chukotka tin deposit'

Porsche are revving up their sales across Siberia

Britain wants to turn on the tap to Siberian gas

Is this 'UFO' the future of travel to Siberia remote outposts?

'Siberia is the new hot travel destination for adventurous well-off tourists'

Huge jobs boost predicted from upgrading of key rail links in Siberia

Diamond sale to bring shine to housing in Siberia's gem region

'Siberia is the best place for tourism in the world' - says Kremlin

Siberia combines with Britain to open a window on the closed state of North Korea

Kremlin green light for Chinese investment in huge Vankor oil field

More details announced for the Arctic Northern Sea Route expansion

Ambitious project to harness rare minerals unveiled

Russia ready to develop joint long-range passenger plane with China to rival Western aircraft

Plotting the New Silk Road and what it will could mean for economic development

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Coming soon: 'Chateau Permafrost', wine from Siberia
Russian entrepreneur gets French help restoring and developing viticulture to produce our very own Côte de Altai Mountains.
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200-plus agreements worth $27 billion at forum to 'open up Russian Far East'

Session seen as a significant step towards improving economic prospects for vast priority region including eastern Siberia.

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Casino in Altai Mountains attracts visitors despite economic crisis in Russia

But further development unlikely unless authorities improve infrastructure at 'Siberian Coin' gambling zone.

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Air route to a dream vacation as Siberia offers you its glittering travel jewels

Yakutia Airlines boosts flights from Alaska to some of the world's greatest, yet most unexplored holiday destinations.

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The last great Siberian bridge: is it about to happen?

Two Chinese companies compete to build a permafrost crossing of the Lena River.

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'I once lived in a country where we only had Aeroflot: I didn't like it'

Siberian airline tycoon - the Richard Branson of Russia - explains why he is stepping in to rescue stricken Transaero.

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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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