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Tolbachik
Tourists flock to see spectacular eruption of 'sleeping giant' volcano in Kamchatka
Emissions of red-hot ash some 1.8 kilometres above Plosky Tolbachik volcano is attracting crowds to witness an awesome natural phenomenon.
Russia reveals 'unique diamonds' created by gases and lightning from volcanic eruption
Sparkling discovery of precious gems in solidified lava of Tolbachik flare-up.
If the Moon fell to Earth...
Russian photographer writes about a volcanic eruption at Tolbachik, seen by the Soviets as the most lunar place on the planet.
We were almost carried away by the river of fire in Kamchatka
The stunning pictures of a volcanic eruption and lava flow were taken by Liudmila and Andrew, bloggers and travellers.
A mother bear left her cubs beside me, as if I was a nanny... while she went fishing
I was sitting 3-to-4 metres away from the cubs waiting to see what would happen next. The mother returned back later and fed the cubs.
The past year was challenging for Siberia and the Far East - but packed with hard-hitting stories
Here we go back in time and remember 13 remarkable moments of 2013.
Is climate change behind new threat by brown and black bears on people?
Our map shows the attacks by bears on humans across a swathe of Siberia and the Russian Far East.
Tourists warned to keep away from volcanoes in Russian Far East
Emergency chiefs say that increased activity means tour companies and residents must avoid going too close to eruptions.
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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
