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'Russian efficiency regarding train arrival and departure times is astonishing.'
Jon Pearson (Telegraph Online)
Arctic islands
Changing face of the Arctic: one significant island vanishes from the map but a dozen appear
Scientists confirm loss of ‘Pearl’ island, while schoolchildren using satellite maps identify one of the new Russian icy isles
Arctic military convoy moves 1,140 km over the frozen sea to Kotelny Island
Success for pioneering operation to test cold weather capability in Laptev Sea.
Lunch arrives on Wrangel Island, and 230 polar bears show up for the feast
A bowhead whale beached on the remote outpost in the Arctic Ocean, and the news spread fast among the island's bears.
Putin stresses Russia has no plans to 'militarise the Arctic'
Measures being taken to ensure defence capabilities.
Brown bears are turning silver on remote islands
Inbreeding behind unique phenomenon, say scientists.
Russia equips six military bases across almost 4,000 km in Arctic
Move boosts armed forces capability in polar waters.
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.
New drone squadron protects Russian interests in the Arctic
Based near Anadyr, its role is to 'monitor combat readiness' of military units, survey terrain, and air patrols.
Massacre of polar bears by 'trophy hunters' on remote Arctic island
Macabre remains of six slaughtered polar bears, 'beheaded with their skins removed', now under criminal investigation.
Russian forces get Cold War training in Arctic Siberia
Military tests in minus 30C to check performance of equipment and personnel in toughest of conditions.
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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.
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