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'There are party places that would surprise many of my European and American colleagues'
dancer Sergei Polunin
Svetloe Lake
Welcome to the magnificent real life Swan Lake in the heart of Siberia
There are only two places in Russia where Whooper Swans come for winter.
The breathtaking real-life Swan Lake in Siberia
These stunning images were taken by Russian photographer Alexander Tyryshkin on a unique Siberian lake that never freezes, no matter how cold the winter.
Lev the lost swan goes home to its flock for Christmas
Bird flies 500 km off course and tries to make its winter home at impossibly cold lake mountain before firefighters come to the rescue.
Swan Lake soars in popularity in Siberia
Winter show time as birds flock to unique ice-free Altai waters.
Siberian Secrets - the majestic Yergaki National Park
'When I came to Yergaki National Park I was blown away by the beauty of the place. It was so stunning it felt unreal'.
Winter comes to southern Siberia - but will it last?
The weirdest winter for decades takes a cold turn but milder weather is on the way again.
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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.
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The Bank of Russia official exchange rates of foreign currencies
