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'In Siberia… the land is richly blessed and all that is needed is to make the most of it'
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Suspected first trace of Beringia people on the land bridge - now mostly sunken - joining Russia and North America

Most northerly palaeolithic site found on Arctic island of Stolbovoy, part of lost continental link between Siberia and Alaska, believe scientists.

Huge ‘hairy sea monster’ washes up on Pacific coast: what can it be?

Scientists discover unique carcass of extinct ‘pygmy’ woolly mammoth on island off Siberian coast

Horrific damage to Polar Airlines plane after it flew through thunderstorm

Chinese tourists caught taking jewels from one of world’s most unusual beaches

Man almost drowns trying to save his car in swirling floods as Chita becomes Venice of Siberia

Rare Siberian tiger poisoned in Thailand then skin sold on black market for $600

River turns alarming ‘blood red’ colour, but experts don’t know why

Polar bear struggles with best selfie look on remote Wrangel Island

First-ever dinosaur egg found in Russia 'helps prove evolution of modern birds'

Extinct cave lion cub in 'perfect' condition found in Siberia rising cloning hopes

Two types of Siberian fish 'lead the world in richness of their Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids'

Climate change offers chance of major economic boost in Arctic for Russia, says Putin

All change at diamond giant Alrosa as top post goes to Sergei Ivanov Jr

Growing tomatoes as the cold hits minus 45C. Impossible? Not in Yakutsk

Security guard's dancing skills at hockey match go viral - video

Wolf from Siberia chosen as mascot for 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia

Siberian teenager wins silver in shooting thanks to hunting lessons from age of 6

Scientist pens the 'smallest book in the world'

First picture of Leonardo DiCaprio's Siberian Oscar trophy

Rare $3 million painting by French master Jean-Léon Gérôme returned after 70 years

Stylist shows he is a cut above the rest with sensational axe show

Ready for a cold bath, Siberian-style?

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Features

Thailand conquers Siberia as massage revolution reaches even the coldest corners of the world

Thai massage experts impress Russian clients in how they take the stress out of life and restore SPArkle in extreme climate.

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Siberian tourists help to change image of Pattaya to family resort

Once branded ‘Sin City’, the popular Thai resort is changing, says Travel Trade Gazette Asia

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Where the Gods play football - amazing Arctic island fit for Champions as World Cup reaches climax

Giant natural balls in the Franz Josef archipelago that leave scientists flummoxed.

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Features

Monument to Stalin’s folly: relics of the Railroad of Death where ‘300,000 prisoners perished’

Haunting images of this Railway to Nowhere, built by Gulag convicts in the cruellest of conditions on the cusp of the Arctic Circle.

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Russians spearhead revival of Phuket’s property market in dash for villas

Many tourists from Russia to Thailand are from Siberia - and after a drastic fall in the wake of the 2014 downturn, they are now back on the tropical  vaca...

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Russia's last Mohican: 61 year old hermit refuses to leave deserted military garrison

Last survivor of prominent base for assault and reconnaissance planes deserted since collapse of the Soviet Union.

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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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