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'Irkutsk has the sins, the false hair, and the perfume for which Paris is noted'
Mrs John Clarence Lee, 1914

Russian diamond mining giant sells a rare pink diamond to an American collector

New York-based Larry J. West purchased 6.21-carat intense pink diamond unearthed and polished by ALROSA.

Vladimir Putin approves Russia’s next mega infrastructure project, a $1.3bn bridge across river Lena

Russia in ‘remarkable recovery story’ as number of visitors to Phuket soar

Russia to grant 'easy-visas' at key Far Eastern entry point

Siberian airline scoops 'best in Russia' prize

Russian roulette: new casino zone can 'surpass Las Vegas and even possibly Macao'

Extent of Chinese influence in Russian Far East shown by investment in Khabarovsk

Two new plants to bottle Baikal's 'pure' water for foreign export

Allow visa-free tourism between Russia and China, says senior Beijing official

Khabarovsk to get tallest building outside Moscow, the first 'skyscraper' in Siberia and Far East

Stop treating air passengers as 'hostages'

Siberian plane impounded in Israel 'over debts'

Siberian air boss seeks to be saviour for stricken Transaero Airline

Siberian railway blow: no passenger trains expected for three or four years on jinxed new line

New gold rush in Siberia?

Russia's first snow hotel, with a volcano to keep you warm

Gambling on gambling to boost the Russian Far East

Shaman's great granddaughter launches US skin care line based on village secrets

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The ‘Iron Lady’ of Siberia invites you to visit Yakutsk, the world’s coldest city

Sardana Avksentyeva swept to power as mayor of Russia’s diamond capital in September.

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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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200-plus agreements worth $27 billion at forum to 'open up Russian Far East'

Session seen as a significant step towards improving economic prospects for vast priority region including eastern Siberia.

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Casino in Altai Mountains attracts visitors despite economic crisis in Russia

But further development unlikely unless authorities improve infrastructure at 'Siberian Coin' gambling zone.

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Air route to a dream vacation as Siberia offers you its glittering travel jewels

Yakutia Airlines boosts flights from Alaska to some of the world's greatest, yet most unexplored holiday destinations.

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The last great Siberian bridge: is it about to happen?

Two Chinese companies compete to build a permafrost crossing of the Lena River.

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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.

We say

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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