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'If you emptied Lake Baikal, it would take every river in the world flowing into it a year to fill.'
Mike Carter, The Observer, 2009
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Mystery death of giraffes at Siberian zoo
Two giraffes have died suddenly at a Siberian zoo, prompting an investigation into the cause.
Zoo manager suspended after third giraffe death at Siberian zoo
A probe has been ordered by the Krasnoyarsk mayor into the death of another giraffe at the city's zoo, one of the largest in Russia.
Siberia celebrates birth of first giraffe in zoo
Calf born at Royev Ruchey Krasnoyarsk, but next few days critical as she faces battle for survival.
Meet Raduga, Siberia’s first baby giraffe named after rainbow
Now standing almost two metres tall, zoo’s new arrival is beginning to win her battle for survival.
Fluffy alert! Rare cute baby penguin is Russian first
Tiny new arrival welcomed at Royev Ruchey Zoo - even if the little African bird does not like the cold.
Vladimir Putin inspires new Amur tiger character on children's TV
Cub 'Mur' joins the puppet cast of 'Good Night, Little Ones'.
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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
