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'If you emptied Lake Baikal, it would take every river in the world flowing into it a year to fill.'
Mike Carter, The Observer, 2009
The Pole of Cold
A refreshing bath at the Pole of Cold anyone?
If you thought your shower was chilly this morning... think again!
Land Rover to take the Siberian test to prove its resilience
Three adventurers are to drive from the United Kingdom to the world's coldest inhabited town Oymyakon in the Republic of Sakha.
The foal that came into the cold
Amazing pictures of Dekabrina, born in minus 62C in the coldest village in the world.
Britain's Charlie Simpson in the freezer as he seeks world record by singing at the Pole of Cold
Publicity for the 'Jagermeister Ice Cold Gig' suggested the solo singer, formerly of Busted, would be performing in -40C in the Siberian town of Oymyakon.
Old British flag found on remote Arctic island: but who brought it there, and when?
Unexpected find as scientists survey 'time capsule' site of 1901-02 encampment of intended North Pole explorers on remote Alger Island.
...yet still they remember times spent in Siberia with nostalgia
More than 500,000 soldiers and officers of the former Kwantung Army were sent to camps in Siberia and the Far East.
Ready for a cold bath, Siberian-style?
If you thought your shower was chilly this morning... think again!
Revelations on Shigir Idol 'change our understanding of ancient civilisations'
Culture on edge of Siberia was 'as advanced' as in Middle East, then considered to be the apex of development.
Has he managed The Ice Cold Gig?
If yes, Charlie Simpson's icy endeavours will earn him an official place in the Guinness World Book of Records.
Colder than the North Pole, but winter is still fun for some
With thick coat to keep it warm, the little Yakut horse loves nothing better than running about the frozen fields.
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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
Russia woos Thailand with business opportunities in Siberia and Kremlin’s Pacific rim
Thailand to start talks soon on trade deal with Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union
The Bank of Russia official exchange rates of foreign currencies
