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Iran

Fears of extinction for West Siberian cranes due to cruel hunting in Iran and Pakistan

Birds that Vladimir Putin tried to save have 'almost disappeared' due to illegal shooting.

Last western Siberian crane clocks up 78,000 km with latest migrate south

Ornithologists excited as rare bird lands in Iran for the winter for seventh consecutive year after epic journey.

Rare ‘clumsy’ cat captured on camera for first time at national park

With dumpy little legs, a dense body and a penchant for hiding from trouble, the Manul has proved elusive to nature lovers worldwide.

World famous 2,500 year old tattooed princess comes home by helicopter on her final journey

The remarkable ancient mummy of a 25 year old woman is back in the Altai Republic today, almost twenty years after she was found in permafrost grave.

Respected historian suggests 'lost' Russian princess Anastasia fled to America

Tsar's daughter may, after all, have escaped the execution which wiped out the royal family, says new book.

Mummified by accident in copper masks almost 1,000 years ago: but who were they?

Academics restart work to unlock secrets of mystery medieval civilization with links to Persia on edge of the Siberian Arctic.

Divers preparing for icy waters of Russia's 'Loch Ness'

Sightings of 'primeval monsters' in Siberia's Lake Labynkyr were made before 'Nessie' was spotted in Scotland.

Dozens of new craters suspected in northern Russia

Satellites show giant hole ringed by 20 'baby craters'.

Ancient 'mummy' unearthed from 'lost medieval civilisation' near Arctic, claim scientists

New find at Zeleny Yar necropolis, which shows links to Persia, to be examined within weeks.

Syria's president Bashar al-Assad should be 'exiled to Siberia'

Only way to save the Middle East country from 'endless bloodshed'.

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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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