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'The few descriptions of Irkutsk had spoken of it as the Paris of Siberia'
Mrs John Clarence Lee, 1914

Record pink rough diamond found by Alrosa subsidiary in Siberia 

Gem weights in at 27.85 carats, and may become the most expensive polished diamond in the company's history.

Russia offers a bridge across history to connect Tokyo to the Trans-Siberian railway 

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

The mountains of Altai get better connected

Vladimir Putin stresses Asia as the key to Siberian progress

From the freezer to the oven in six and half hours

Pipeline is tangible signal of Russia's eastern priorities

Siberia's economic future to be mapped out at Krasnoyarsk Economic Forum

The top-end hotel market on the move to Siberia

Putin at APEC summit says Siberian energy will fuel Asian economic growth

Rosneft invests $2.8 billion in three Siberian oil fields to supply Asia

Lukoil and Total to develop major shale oil field in western Siberia

Japanese and Korean companies show interest in fast-track development plans for Russian Far East

Economic power house Singapore looks to Russia for business

New airport in the Arctic for LNG plant welcomes first passengers

Coal heads to Korean countries as part of joint North-South operation

Could Chinese money finally bridge the Lena River and usher economic upsurge?

Siberian railway blow: no passenger trains expected for three or four years on jinxed new line

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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.

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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