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'Dancing in light, shimmering.. like a giant diorama made from mother-of-pearl… was Lake Baikal'
Mike Carter, The Observer, 2009
cargo plane accidents
Plane loses its $368 million cargo of gold, platinum and diamonds on takeoff
Gems and precious metals rain over Russia’s coldest region as police and secret services stage emergency search.
Ural Airlines plane loses evacuation slide and door hatch on take off in Krasnoyarsk airport
The plane with 12 crew, no passengers and cargo on board safely landed in Yekaterinburg.
Gold rush in -24C to find the $368 million treasures that fell from back of plane
Locals do not believe official claims that the precious metals have been found - and they’re aiming to get rich.
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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
