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'The Yenisey began life with a groan and ended with a boldness we could never dream of'
A.P. Chekhov, 1890
poisonous lake
The 'biggest polluter' of Lake Baikal is to close, announce government
The Baikal Pulp and Paper Mill is to be shut down in a victory for environmental campaigners.
Guards with batons block entry to Siberia’s Maldives, a toxic lake resembling tropical paradise
Instagrammers still find a way - driving over fields of grass, wild cannabis and nettles to reach turquoise waters despite ‘dangers to health’.
Pristine Siberian Maldives offers stunning beach views…but the pollution can damage your health
A favourite for glamorous pictures by Instragram fans yet visitors are warned to take extreme care.
Fire and flood apocalypse with wildfires raging and dire threat to Baikal, world’s deepest lake
Almost 3 million hectares on fire, including Arctic, with fumes having hit area larger than European Union.
Siberia registers its warmest recorded spring sparking new fears for rapid climate change
World's coldest region defies its stereotype.
English-speaking 'forest boy' nicknamed 'Siberian Mowgli' born and raised in the Altai wilderness
He is believed to be 20, born in the wild, never went to school, received no vaccinations, and was cut off from civilisation.
American student who vanished in Siberia 8 days ago is found dead
Contradictory reports on cause of death as Colin Madsen's remains found in snow in mountainous region of Republic of Buryatia.
Coming soon: 'Chateau Permafrost', wine from Siberia
Russian entrepreneur gets French help restoring and developing viticulture to produce our very own Côte de Altai Mountains.
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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
