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Yakut designers ‘re-populate’ dead GULAG town of Kadykchan
Once the coal mining capital of Central Kolyma, it was ghosted after the 1996 mine explosion.
Soviet era military buildings destroyed in Chukotka - spectacular video
85 barracks and store houses razed by 12 tons of explosives as Defence Ministry clears site.
The ghost town at the end of the earth
Pyramid is literally frozen in time, captured on camera by Vladimir Prokofiev.
Russia's last Mohican: 61 year old hermit refuses to leave deserted military garrison
Last survivor of prominent base for assault and reconnaissance planes deserted since collapse of the Soviet Union.
Siberian experts say they can solve the cause of mystery 'sleeping disorder'
The shocking 'sleep epidemic' in a village and nearby Soviet ghost town in Kazakhstan maybe caused by a nearby disused uranium plant.
Might getting undressed in front of a hungry polar bear save your life?
This and 10 other silly questions answered by the Arctic explorer Alexander Oboimov.
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.
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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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