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Splash! Skier plunges into -15C Lake Baikal after hitting thin ice
Warmer winter caused problems for Sergey whose misfortune, and quick rescue, were captured on his own hi-tech camera.
Dog saved life of owner who fell in ice hole
Pensioner, 77, slipped into freezing water but his dog Dick raised the alarm, summoning a rescuer.
Is this the most magical cave in the world?
Keep this to yourself, but one of the last great undiscovered travel secrets on our planet is the Land of Fire and Ice.
Has he managed The Ice Cold Gig?
If yes, Charlie Simpson's icy endeavours will earn him an official place in the Guinness World Book of Records.
Coldest race in the world is run at -52C in Yakutia
Sixteen runners braved extreme temperatures at the Pole of Cold.
To bee or not to bee? Unique bumblebee in Arctic is identified as new species
Endemic to the remote island of Novaya Zemlya, it survived the Ice Age here, scientists believe, the only creature known to have done so.
DONE! Nothing can explain the sense of euphoria after completing such an intimidating challenge
Swimming 1km, in the middle of the winter, in Siberia, at water temperature of zero Celsius and air temperature below -30C.
Siberian man runs coldest marathon in the world in minus 38C
Boris Fyodorov, 37, complains it was 'too warm', and now wants to try in minus 60C.
Siberian man runs coldest marathon in the world in minus 38C
Boris Fyodorov, 37, complains it was 'too warm', and now wants to try in minus 60C.
Britain's Charlie Simpson in the freezer as he seeks world record by singing at the Pole of Cold
Publicity for the 'Jagermeister Ice Cold Gig' suggested the solo singer, formerly of Busted, would be performing in -40C in the Siberian town of Oymyakon.
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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
Thailand to start talks soon on trade deal with Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union
Iron Lady of Siberia
The Bank of Russia official exchange rates of foreign currencies
