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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
deep cold
Spectacular snow fireworks as Russians celebrate the deep cold of winter
Low temperatures are a time for fun in -50C and below - riding bikes, ice swimming or eating frozen noodles.
A refreshing bath at the Pole of Cold anyone?
If you thought your shower was chilly this morning... think again!
Ready for a cold bath, Siberian-style?
If you thought your shower was chilly this morning... think again!
As Siberia hits its coldest temperatures of the winter, here’s how to enjoy life below -50C
Fast-freezing clothes, hot water fireworks, ice and snow bathing, vodka lollipops, dog sledging - see our report from the Kingdom of Cold.
A peer traveller falls knee-deep in ice-cold water
Our reporter completes Day 4 of Baikal skating tour safe and sound.
Biting cold below minus 60C brings out the best in Siberian face fashion
The freeze is so deep that horses - and even Rudolph - is brought indoors to warm up.
A teenager fights for life after being pulled from under 3m avalanche which killed his family
Up to six more people are feared to be buried beneath the deep snow in temperatures of -25C outside Norilsk.
Wading for the school bell, how village kids from Batkhay village get to classes
A new meaning to getting a lift to school as student Ilya Imeyev, 14, carries younger children over the river to avoid 100 km round trip.
Incredible journey to the land where winter begins, the place winter is born
In this exclusive report, Yakutian photographer Nariyana Romanova takes us on a magical journey through her kingdom of ice.
Caught on camera: the Santa summit
In a remote ice cave in Siberia, three legendary white-bearded figures hold an unexpected conclave.
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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
