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'If you emptied Lake Baikal, it would take every river in the world flowing into it a year to fill.'

Mike Carter, The Observer, 2009

Vladimir Putin approves Russia’s next mega infrastructure project, a $1.3bn bridge across river Lena

Vital link uniting east and west of the country will realise a long-held dream.

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

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

New details emerge about high-speed rail link from Moscow to Beijing

Ambitious project to harness rare minerals unveiled

New details announced on creation of Russia's first 'free port' in Far East

Plans for new transport route unveiled to link Pacific with Atlantic

Major deal signed with China to explore gold deposits

Altai Mountains could be sitting on gold bonanza

Putin signs law establishing Vladivostok as a free port

Signing of deal on gas supply route to China via Altai is 'postponed indefinitely'

Singapore firm in 168billion rouble deal to invest in Far East infrastructure

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Features

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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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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Japanese firm unveils major investment on scenic Russian Far East island

Entertainment resort with a golf course in summer and ski area in winter set to be built as part of 24 billion rouble project.

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Introducing the great new Siberian railway, opening soon

Travel for the first time by train to Russia's diamond capital, the coldest city in the world!

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'Go East' for great investment opportunities, say premier and finance minister

The Russian government is strongly stressing its commitment to the long-term development of Siberia and the Russian Far East.

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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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