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Huge flood wave threatens major Russian Far East cities as region is hit by cyclones

At least 30,000 homes are hit by flooding in Amur region, with Vladimir Putin ordering more emergency aid to stricken people.

Expedition to the heart of Russia’s deepest Palaeozoic cave

Sixty researchers will spend ten days inside Kek-Tash Cave in the Altai mountains.

Siberia and Russian Far East marks Victory Day, honouring those who defeated Nazis

Impressive official events but also emotional marches by people carrying portraits of loved ones who served in WW2.

40 now hospitalised after anthrax outbreak in Yamal, more than half are children

Russian army biological protection troops called in amid warnings 'utmost care' needed to stop deadly infection spreading.

Divers preparing for icy waters of Russia's 'Loch Ness'

Sightings of 'primeval monsters' in Siberia's Lake Labynkyr were made before 'Nessie' was spotted in Scotland.

One dead, seven wounded - including a child - with shrapnel wounds and burns

Emergency evacuation in Krasnoyarsk region as ammunition depot explodes in Achinsk

First glimpse at the ideas to boost the economies of Eastern Siberia and Far East?

Radical plans to boost the economies of Eastern Siberia and the Far East are emerging in Moscow, say news reports.

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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.

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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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