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'Russian efficiency regarding train arrival and departure times is astonishing.'
Jon Pearson (Telegraph Online)
Cossacks
Teaching Cossack traditions to today's children
Hundreds of years ago, the Cossacks were at the forefront of the conquest of Siberia; now the heritage passes to a new generation.
A mummified woman with a Christian cross dashes hopes of finding first Russian fortress in Yakutia
A grave on Lena River sand bank ‘proves site north of Yakutsk city is not historic original Cossack settlement’ in coldest region.
Russian government to spend up to $46.7 billion on revamping Siberian railways
Huge economic boost from upgrade to Baikal-Amur and Trans-Siberian lines.
Could rare sword have belonged to Ivan the Terrible?
Intrigue over how German-made 12th century blade, adorned in Sweden, reached Siberia.
A window to Asia
The same year as Tsar Peter the Great founded one of Russia's most European city - St Petersburg - some of his vassals were sent to 'open a window to Asia'.
Could rare sword have belonged to Ivan the Terrible?
Intrigue over how German-made 12th century blade, adorned in Sweden, reached Siberia.
Salekhard becoming the bridge between Europe and Asia
A renaissance of one of Siberia's first outposts as the Far North becomes the new economic frontier.
Salekhard - Arctic capital of Russia becoming the bridge between Europe and Asia
A renaissance of one of Siberia's first outposts as the Far North becomes the new economic frontier.
Siberian kids like to rock and roll, and by saying 'roll' they mean it!
When the temperature dips to minus 30C in Tobolsk, kids are allowed a day off school.
The remarkable church that has somehow withstood three centuries of turmoil
Spaso-Zashiverskaya has survived wars, permafrost, and a smallpox outbreak that wiped out its congregation.
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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.
Business
The Bank of Russia official exchange rates of foreign currencies
