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'Right on the bank of the river there is a station Ob, a big trading city with magnificent cathedral, great schools and shops — very American-like.'
1904, priest Mitrophan Serebryaniy
working dogs Siberia
Siberia holds the key to the human love affair with dogs
Study of ancient canine graves shows the important place of the animals in lives of prehistoric people.
Hero Siberian dog awarded medal for courage
Jasmine is credited with saving the lives of many dozens of people during a ten year police career.
State of emergency over stray dogs in Chita after attacks on children
Calls for action against homeless dogs provokes backlash from animal rights campaigners.
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.
Hero police dog finds missing deaf little boy
Praise for German shepherd who managed to pick up on a scent left hours earlier to locate youngster one kilometre away.
First picture of hero dog Britney, rescuer of seven year old girl who fell in a snow hole
Miracle survival for Liza Grabovskaya in temperatures of minus 12C, lost for 24 hours.
With the world famous Beringia Dog Race underway, a former participant explains its magical appeal
'Beringia is not just a race. This is a global event that unites the excitement of the sport event and a full range expedition difficulties', says Stanislav.
First picture of the hero dog which saved three year old Karina
Puppy cuddled her, helping to keep her alive when she got lost in the Siberian taiga for 11 days and nights.
First picture of the hero dog which saved three year old Karina
Puppy cuddled her, helping to keep her alive when she got lost in the Siberian taiga for 11 days and nights.
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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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