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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

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Woman survives spectacular double lighting strike on her Toyota

Video shows how RAV4 is hit twice, sparking huge flashes, paralysing the vehicle.

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Miracle rescue of a North Korean man who floated in the sea on two pieces of foam plastic

Russian sailors pulled him to safety after ten hours in the waves.

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World’s first floating nuclear reactor arrives in Pevek after 4,700 km voyage on Northern Sea Route

Critics call it ‘Chernobyl on ice’ but authorities say it is vital to provide energy to remote port in Chukotka.

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State of emergency in Yakutsk as Russia’s permafrost river dries to a record low

Desert-like landscapes replaced full-flowing water deep enough for heavy cargo ships.

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Archeologist in awe at 2,100 year old iPhone-like belt buckle unearthed in Atlantis grave in Tuva

Ancient Xiongnu-era woman took stylish accessory to the afterlife.

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Major RNA breakthrough
Polar bear in Norilsk
New Tunguska
Long obsidian way

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2,300 year old wooden house is rebuilt, and it fits together down to the last centimetre

Timber from potentate’s log cabin was superbly persevered in permafrost, allowing us to see how ancient man lived.

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Siberian puppy frozen in permafrost for 14,300 years gives scientists major RNA breakthrough

Never before has RNA - Ribonucleic acid - sequencing been carried out from so far back in time.

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Pure waters of Lake Baikal in danger from 6.5 million tons of toxic waste

Immediate public audit of a high risk waste storage in Russia is urged.

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Crimson treasure of Siberia, the salt lake that turns pink on sunny days

The deposit and surrounding area were named Royal Salt Shaker by Peter the Great.

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Race against time and waves as Russian archaeologists rescue Siberia’s remarkable Atlantis

Sensational underwater treasures - including mummies of Hun-era fashionistas - recaptured from oblivion.

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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.

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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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