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'Siberia is indeed a land of superlatives: bigger than Europe and the US combined, with the biggest gas reserves in the world'

Hotel Revolution

Welcome to Millionaire's Row in Siberia, a far cry from the out-dated Western image of Eastern Russia as the land of Gulags and hardships.

Hotel Revolution

Welcome to Millionaire's Row in Siberia, a far cry from the out-dated Western image of Eastern Russia as the land of Gulags and hardships.

News

Scientists in fierce stand against bone hunters at mammoth graveyard

Call to protect unique site with thousands of ideally preserved bones of prehistoric animals.

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Siberian official in leaked audio scandal for allegedly calling flood victims ‘cattle’ and ‘tramps’

Irina Alashkevich claims the file with derogatory comments was faked.

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A pack of 14 brown bears filmed wondering outside a village in Magadan region

The recording comes as several people get killed and wounded in recent 'worst-ever' bear attacks.

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Features

Siberian puppy frozen in permafrost for 14,300 years gives scientists major RNA breakthrough

Never before has RNA - Ribonucleic acid - sequencing been carried out from so far back in time.

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Pure waters of Lake Baikal in danger from 6.5 million tons of toxic waste

Immediate public audit of a high risk waste storage in Russia is urged.

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Crimson treasure of Siberia, the salt lake that turns pink on sunny days

The deposit and surrounding area were named Royal Salt Shaker by Peter the Great.

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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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