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'The power of the taiga... perhaps only migratory birds know where it ends'

Anton Chekhov, 1890

Kurily islands

Snowmobilers get unbearably close to beast in outrageous stalking of animal just up from hibernation

Video from Kuril Islands shows hungry brown bear chased by locals - prompting severe criticism and almost leading to a fatal attack.

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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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