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'Lake Baikal's ability to purify itself is down to an endemic microscopic shrimp called epischura baikalensis'
'Sacred Sea', Peter Thomson
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What caused the formation of this eerie 'crater lake' in Khakassia?
Tuim Hole first appeared 62 years ago and has sheer 120 metre cliffs reaching down to its deep turquoise waters.
Mild weather is making bears awake early from hibernation
Residents warned to stay away from the animals, with two men already having been savagely attacked... but there is happy news for two little cubs.
Dentist killed by bear while he gathers mushrooms as attacks rise in Siberia
One region has shot 58 ravaging brown bears this year because they intrude too close to settlements, destroying livestock.
Helicopter to fly food and hay to the loneliest woman in Russia
Hermit Agafya Lykova to be sent urgent supplies this week to help her get through winter.
Man fought off a bear with his bare hands, then gushing blood walked 6 km to summon aid
Mushroom picker Alexander Lopukhin, 44, said he was certain he would die.
Friend to reclusive hermit dies leaving Old Believer all alone again in taiga
Geologist who built ramshackle hut 100 metres from Agafya Lykova passes away and is buried near the last place he called home.
Russia's first snow hotel, with a volcano to keep you warm
Sunbathing in snow and swimming in thermal pool included.
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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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The Bank of Russia official exchange rates of foreign currencies
