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'The Yenisey began life with a groan and ended with a boldness we could never dream of'

A.P. Chekhov, 1890

Russian Northern Fleet

Russian Navy is back 'forever' to the Arctic waters off Siberia

Permanent patrols commence led by the heavy nuclear-powered guided-missile cruiser Pyotr Velikiy.

New trade link between Europe and Asia: historic Arctic convoy tests the Northern Sea Route

Three Russian nuclear powered icebreakers are leading a huge gas tanker through the Arctic waters on the roof of Siberia.

Changing face of the Arctic: one significant island vanishes from the map but a dozen appear

Scientists confirm loss of ‘Pearl’ island, while schoolchildren using satellite maps identify one of the new Russian icy isles

USA beware as Russian sailors go on their own underwater manoeuvres in icy Arctic

It's a new kind of Cold War going viral on the web.

Russia builds new anti-aircraft base in the Arсtic

Life returns to port of Tiksi with construction of a military town.

Where Thames meets Yenisei

Siberian expedition to find English steamboat 'The Thames' led by pioneering British mariner that sank in 1876.

73 years late - an American tank sent to Stalin is almost ready for first mission on Russian soil

Rusting Sherman dating from WW2 airlifted all the way across Russia for use in major military parade.

First winter season oil shipments over the frozen Arctic heralded a success

Total of 110,000 tonnes sent to Europe across the new Northern Sea Route.

Vladivostok chosen as Russia’s first 'free port' to help bolster economy

Focus placed on the Far East of Russia, with duty-free zone, tax incentives, and lower costs for ships.

Salekhard - Arctic capital of Russia becoming the bridge between Europe and Asia

A renaissance of one of Siberia's first outposts as the Far North becomes the new economic frontier.

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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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