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'On the Eve of the First World War, the single Siberian province of Irkutsk was larger than all of India'
W.Bruce Lincoln

Stunning pictures of the world’s only uniquely preserved cave lion cubs as new secrets revealed

‘Male siblings born 44,000 years ago' found ten metres apart in Yakutia but the truth is rather different - amid hopes to bring species back to life.

Archeologist in awe at 2,100 year old iPhone-like belt buckle unearthed in Atlantis grave in Tuva

‘Amazon woman warrior’ from 14th century found by Siberian archeologists in Mongolia

Ancient Jew’s harps found in Altai Mountains as musical instruments reappear after 1,700 years

Magical new 4,500 year old finds add to 'oldest toy collection in the world'

Tragic truth about two frozen 55,000 year old cave lion cubs is revealed by scientists

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'

Unique 5,000 year old figurine with feather headdress found in old potato field in Novosibirsk

Is this proof early man weaponised ivory from woolly mammoth tusks to kill....woolly mammoths?

Chic women's jewellery made of coal, encrusted with jade and coral from 2,200 years ago

To bee or not to bee? Unique bumblebee in Arctic is identified as new species

Meet the mummified Polar beauty, her long eyelashes and hair still intact after 900 years

Skull of 1,000 year old Arctic chieftain's infant heir found encased in Persian bronze bowl

Beaver's teeth 'used to carve the oldest wooden statue in the world'

Ancient 'hamster' that outlived the dinosaurs found in Siberia

Unique dragon found in Siberia

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Features

Did extinct woolly mammoths have ‘heaters’ to melt snow in their trunks?

Intriguing evidence from well-preserved calf Yuka of ‘cobra hood-shaped bulge’ on trunk that is absent in modern elephants

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2,300 year old wooden house is rebuilt, and it fits together down to the last centimetre

Timber from potentate’s log cabin was superbly persevered in permafrost, allowing us to see how ancient man lived.

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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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Race against time and waves as Russian archaeologists rescue Siberia’s remarkable Atlantis

Sensational underwater treasures - including mummies of Hun-era fashionistas - recaptured from oblivion.

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Revealed: the sophisticated techniques of ancient artists who created these fantastical images

Scientists unlock intriguing 5,000-year-old secrets of prehistoric illustrators behind Karakol stunning artwork.

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The Birdman of Siberia: sensational finds in the heart of Russia puzzle scientists

5,000 years old graves reveal shamans in bird beak ‘collar’ and bronze ‘spectacles’.

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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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