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'The few descriptions of Irkutsk had spoken of it as the Paris of Siberia'
Mrs John Clarence Lee, 1914
Orcas
Vladimir Putin asked to open doors of the ‘Whale Jail’ in the Far East of Russia
Leaders of the Free Willy project beg the president to intervene with trapped orca and beluga whales.
Let them go! Call to end the torture of killer and beluga whales
Sea creatures in ‘Whale Jail’ are ‘trapped’ under ice amid growing concern over their fate.
Finally! Operation begins to release ‘whale jail’ inmates, announced on Putin’s TV hotline
Mammals were being readied for sale to aquariums in China, but now are to return to wild after public campaign.
Women’s American Football team in Vladivostok accused of vulgarity after daring photoshoot
Players aimed to break stereotypes about what females can do - but their poses have caused a storm on social media.
Snack à la Jurassic Park for Kamchatka’s brown bears
A gnawed to bones killer whale found by a nature reserve ranger.
Does this strange sea creature washed up on shore have 'paws or feet'?
Carcass of dead animal with bird-like beak and fur on its tail poses new questions.
Heroic rescue saves whales trapped by floating ice off Sakhalin Island
Three killer whales and baby 'knew we were trying to save them, and were not aggressive'.
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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
