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'The few descriptions of Irkutsk had spoken of it as the Paris of Siberia'
Mrs John Clarence Lee, 1914
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Reclusive Siberian hermit Agafia Lykov comes out of isolation to say Happy New Year
She has lived in the wilderness for 71 years but famous Old Believer faces the cameras to deliver world a message for first time.
The most perfect summer I have known
Siberia is so alive in summer, so full of energy, that the air is charged with excitement which just makes people want to create, do stuff, and live.
Welcome to our new blog offering a look at How The World Sees Siberia - in English
We'll take a regular look at the best, worst, funniest and quirkiest of how our vast and varied region is seen around the globe.
Merry (Western) Christmas from Siberia (where Santa is not always red!)
Seasonal greetings from the east of Russia where there are no less than seven different Father Christmas figures to bring joy to children in winter.
Russia condemns North Korea's 'nuclear bomb test', a 'threat to national security'
Reclusive state bordering Russian Far East claims to have 'joined the ranks of advanced nuclear states'.
Helicopter rescue for Russia's 'loneliest woman' who shuns modern civilisation
Agafya Lykova, 71, airlifted to hospital after suffering 'acute pains' in intense cold at her forest home more than 100 km from nearest town.
Can anyone help the woman who time forgot?
Born in the Siberian taiga, recluse Agafya Lykova is the sole survivor of the Lykov family who cut themselves off from civilisation in 1936.
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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
