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'Right on the bank of the river there is a station Ob, a big trading city with magnificent cathedral, great schools and shops — very American-like.'
1904, priest Mitrophan Serebryaniy
Stuart Warren
'Why on earth would you want to do that??'
This was the generic response over the past year when I've told people about my plans to run in this Sunday's Siberian International Marathon.
I want to run 100 marathons before I die
When James Witkowiak travelled from Wisconsin to run Siberian marathon, he was following a call from his ancestors.
Siberian International Marathon: sweltering temperatures amid health concerns over 11,000 runners
Temperatures in Omsk hit a roasting 37C this weekend and could be as high as Cairo when the starting gun is fired.
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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
