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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
Belushya
Polar bear invasion on Novaya Zemlya as 50 wild animals besiege remote town and ‘chase people’
State of emergency called but locals are told they cannot shoot endangered species scavenging for food at local dump.
Even brave men won’t take rubbish out - reality of life in town invaded by polar bears
Hungry predators arrive at local eye clinic ‘for a check up’, or more likely a meal, banging on door to demand entry.
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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
