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'Irkutsk has the sins, the false hair, and the perfume for which Paris is noted'
Mrs John Clarence Lee, 1914
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Cloned laika dog supermum gives birth to her second litter of 7 puppies in 7 months
Kerechene was laboratory-made in South Korea by scientists who also want to genetically engineer the return of the woolly mammoth.
Desperate effort to save Sakhalin Laika from extinction on its native island
Only 7 dogs remain: is it enough to save the species?
The moment a cloned Siberian puppy comes face to face with its mother
Lab-made dog was created from tiny fragment of its mom's ear by the South Korean team working at bringing back the woolly mammoth.
Competition to train laika dogs in Yakutia, testing their skills on a chained bear
Best animals in this traditional contest will be chosen for breeding, but critics complain of cruelty, while organisers say bear is 'lucky'.
Dramatic pictures show how dogs are trained to hunt as they attack captive bear
Chained to a tree and bitten, five-year-old Masha is used as bait to hone skills in a competition to find the best hunter.
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.
Hunters around Russia rally against proposed ban on bear baiting
Yakutian huntsmen said the new draft law threatens traditional dog breeding.
The Kingdom of Cold: 14 reasons to choose majestic Yakutia for your next holiday
Russia's first snow hotel, with a volcano to keep you warm
Sunbathing in snow and swimming in thermal pool included.
'Truly amazing' scientific discovery on adaptation of Yakutian horses to cold
Fast track evolution as great Siberian symbol is surprisingly unmasked as an immigrant breed.
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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
