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'In Siberia… the land is richly blessed and all that is needed is to make the most of it'
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Siberian prison fends off competition to be named Russia’s best
Facilities, including a library and even a pasta and meat shop, ensure jail in Krasnoyarsk tops the list as the best place to be on remand.
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'.
All in! Siberia’s first casino opens, complete with golden sinks
Ambitious new 1billion rouble venture could see advent of ‘gambling tourism’ in Russia as visitors fly in to Altai resort.
Life behind closed doors in the Arctic is.....fun!
Norilsk is home to the world biggest mining and metallurgy complex, and is shut off from the world in more ways than one.
Siberia votes with rest of Russia for stability and six more years of Vladimir Putin
Colourful election as bears, tigers and half-naked gymnasts vote in record-breaking result.
...and not a bear in sight
I knew very little about Siberia before I got there, and had plenty of stereotypes - which quickly rendered absurd.
Britain's Charlie Simpson in the freezer as he seeks world record by singing at the Pole of Cold
Publicity for the 'Jagermeister Ice Cold Gig' suggested the solo singer, formerly of Busted, would be performing in -40C in the Siberian town of Oymyakon.
Don't miss it! One of the greatest races on earth, which can be won or lost in Siberia
Peking to Paris - 'the longest and toughest challenge anyone can drive in a vintage or classic car'.
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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
