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'Krasnoyarsk… is the best and most beautiful of all Siberian cities, with its smoked-coloured and dreamy mountains'
A.P. Chekhov, 1890
cranes
Fears of extinction for West Siberian cranes due to cruel hunting in Iran and Pakistan
Birds that Vladimir Putin tried to save have 'almost disappeared' due to illegal shooting.
Epic storm lashes Barnaul, with crane crashing on to city’s main wedding palace
Hero crane operator died preventing heavy load falling on cars and pedestrians, while floating restaurant with 120 on board cut loose its moorings in Ob River.
Family wiped out as crane crashes on their car
Four killed in nightmare accident in Omsk.
Electrocuted to death
Crane driver hits high voltage cable and dies on the spot.
Unique 30 year battle to save magnificent endangered cranes from extinction
Behind the scenes at a remarkable 30 year survival experiment in the Far East of Russia.
Putin tells world about plight of Siberian cranes
The Russian president took part in the 'Flight of Hope', giving a flying lesson to young white cranes ahead of their epic 5,000 km migration.
Rare Siberian Crane given special protection in Taiwan after getting lost
One-year-old bird has become a minor celebrity and attracts hundreds of visitors a week and even has its own Facebook page.
Last western Siberian crane clocks up 78,000 km with latest migrate south
Ornithologists excited as rare bird lands in Iran for the winter for seventh consecutive year after epic journey.
Rare Siberian Crane given special protection in Taiwan after getting lost
One-year-old bird has become a minor celebrity and attracts hundreds of visitors a week and even has its own Facebook page.
Bird protection volunteers dubbed 'foreign agents' in shock move by Siberian prosecutors
An ecological group protecting cranes has been branded a 'foreign agent' under new laws intended to highlight Western political interference in Russia.
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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
