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'Not to offend the jealous admirers of the Volga, but I have never in my life seen a river more splendid than the Yenisey'
A.P. Chekhov, 1890
volleyball
Too tall to fly, police remove star volleyball player from plane in Siberia
His height of 215 cm - or 7ft - was too much for low cost airline Pobeda flying from Novy Urengoy to Moscow.
Anyone for a snowball fight?
Nature makes its own collection of snowballs on the Arctic shore of the Gulf of Ob.
Support on white Olympic flag for Russian team
Russian athletes will perform at the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea under a white flag, following controversial IOC ruling.
Tourists name Novosibirsk Zoo in Europe's top ten
Biggest and 'best' in Russia, it is more like a 'reserve' than a traditional zoo.
What happened when a Siberian village gave up alcohol?
In 2012, the residents of Tumul all stopped drinking vodka and other intoxicating drinks as the village went dry...
A day at the Siberian beach… in February
Dazzling white 'sand', perfect sunshine, blue waves on the horizon, friends, a great mood… and minus 20C
What happened when a Siberian village gave up alcohol?
In 2012, the residents of Tumul all stopped drinking vodka and other intoxicating drinks as the village went dry...
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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
The Bank of Russia official exchange rates of foreign currencies
