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'Lake Baikal is truly astonishing. One of the most ancient geographical features on Earth, it is estimated to be 30 million years old'

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Ekaterinburg Opera Theatre to open Bangkok’s International Festival of Dance & Music

Honour for one of Russia’s oldest opera theatres at 21st annual festival in Thai capital.

Siberians opt for Songkran soaking in influx to mark the Thai New Year

Picture: John Shedrick.

Siberia Airlines stunning music video nominated for Grammy

World famous ballet star Sergei Polunin returns to Siberia

Victoria's Siberian Secret tells of her thrill at being part of brand's 2015 show

Original 'space jewellery' coincides with Russian Far East's arrival as home of new cosmodrome

Authorities decide to fund new UDI school after TV talent show success

Dream still alive for Siberian dance group in Britain's Got Talent

Rising actor found dead amid conflicting reports over what happened

Team UDI through to semi-final of Britain's Got Talent

Director of Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre fired in religious backlash

Court throws out claims Novosibirsk opera offended Orthodox believers

City street could be named after triumphant Golden Globes director

Another success at Christie’s for rising Siberian artist Zorikto

Plan to protect unique Arctic heritage sites for future generations

Siberian farmyard rap from remote Yakutian village goes viral on web

American heavy metal guitarist rushed to hospital in Siberia with a kidney stone

The show must go on...even without world renown conductor Valery Gergiev

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Siberians to get a taste for Pad Thai, Tom Yum Goong and Som Tum

Tourism Agency of Thailand (TAT) to push native gastronomy to Russian visitors.

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Cannes? No, Kansk!

Independent film makers from around the world choose Siberia.

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Accent on age: fashion blogger sets up Russia's first oldie modelling agency

'Oldushka' was born out of Siberian creator Igor Gavar striking pictures of 'babushkas' in home city of Omsk.

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Dolls showcasing the mysterious characters from ancient Buryatian legends

Exceptional display from new exhibition in Irkutsk is the work of an entire family.

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Giant 'snow dragon' found in Siberia

Fantastical creature has wingspan of 130 metres.

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The longest sketch in the world

Art student draws unique glimpse of the 9,258 kilometre Trans-Siberian Railway.

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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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Siberians mark end of the snow season with swimsuit skiing day

Locals undress to impress at resorts across four time zones.

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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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