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Welcome to the Russian Far East: visa rules eased for 18 countries

Aim is to boost tourism and development as country shows its Pacific face, with list including China and Japan.

For the first time, power from Siberia could be sold to the West

Ambitious plans to connect Siberia's huge power supplies to those of Western Russia are under consideration.

Plans for new transport route unveiled to link Pacific with Atlantic

New cities and industries could be created from construction of high-speed railway and motorway routes spanning whole of country.

No fun on Siberia's pistes? Check out this film!

To the outside world, the resort of Sheregesh is as well known for Yeti as skiing or snowboarding.

Stalin's secret train trip to Siberia

New details emerge about 1928 odyssey that changed a dictator.

Closer ties coming between Siberia's largest city and China

Already around 100 Chinese companies are accredited in Novosibirsk but there are prospects for much closer ties.

World hails growing success of 'Silicon Forest' in Novosibirsk

Back in Soviet times, Akademgorodok was known as one of the best places to live, a home to some of the USSR's greatest scientists.

Siberia 'to get its first world class ski resort' - reports

Popular Sheregesh in Kemerovo region to get a $131 million Sochi-style makeover.

Roman Abramovich quits as a politician in Chukotka

The billionaire owner of Chelsea Football Club has held political office in the autonomous region for 14 years.

Iconic mammoth hotel planned for Lake Baikal with soaring-100 metre high tusks

Sculptor Dashi Namdakov pays homage to extinct woolly giant in innovative design aimed at becoming Buryatia's 'brand'.

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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.

Voice of Siberia

Siberians mark end of the snow season with swimsuit skiing day

Locals undress to impress at resorts across four time zones.

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Lake Baikal 'holds key to new advances in antibiotics'

Scientists make crucial new discoveries of bacteria, up to 30 million years old.

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