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'The few descriptions of Irkutsk had spoken of it as the Paris of Siberia'
Mrs John Clarence Lee, 1914
Tobolsk prison
Prison Break, Siberian style. Come stay with us… in jail!
Notorious former prison opens hostel for guests complete with solitary confinement and mandatory gruel.
Respected historian suggests 'lost' Russian princess Anastasia fled to America
Tsar's daughter may, after all, have escaped the execution which wiped out the royal family, says new book.
Merry Christmas from Siberia to all our readers around the world
Russia marks Orthodox Christmas Day on 7 January according to the Julian calendar (and for some this is also a time for fortune telling).
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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
