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Rename the Far East of Russia, says vice premier Dmitry Rogozin

It should be called the 'Pacific region', he suggests.

EXPO boosts links between Primorsky region and Harbin as new flights expected

150-strong delegation of Far East businesses attend the First Russia-China EXPO.

Ukraine moves to Siberia, with Consulat General now residing in Novosibirsk

Ukraine has moved its Consulate General from Vladivostok to Novosibirsk. The former Soviet state has other Consultates General around Russia already.

Amur region governor returns with 77 per cent of the vote as United Russia perform well in the East

Oleg Kozhemyako returned to office with a thumping majority in the Far Eastern Amur region in the first since the return of direct elections for governors.

'It's like war' - as wildfires rage across Siberia and the Russian Far East

One man's carelessness causes 'fire tornado' which destroys 59 houses, another avoidable blaze razes 17 homes, as state of emergency called.

Where is my mother? Rare tiger cub all alone with fears poachers snared mama big cat

Rangers watch and wait hoping the adult female will return, feeding the cub which is too young to hunt.

Hungry, exhausted, only half their normal weight: Tragedy for black bears

Lack of food means bears cannot hibernate, and die of starvation and cold, with logging blamed for the lack of nuts and acorns.

Six weeks of snow hits Vladivostok in two days

City is buried under white blanket after 'freak weather' in Russian Far East.

Detained North Korean fishermen arrive in Russia after shooting incident

'Aggressive' crew resisted border patrol ship after being caught fishing illegally in Russian waters.

Human - and political - toll is rising, just like the floodwater from the Amur River

Putin fires top official in Russian Far East, and calls for Investigative Committee to check how authorities performing.

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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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