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Tyumen ice swimming
Brave foreign swimmers join hardy Russians in bid for record-breaking (and ice-breaking) swim
.....and afterwards, time for wee dram!
The Siberian ice bucket challenge: Tomsk beats New York
Cold water off a ducks back as Russians vow to keep record forever.
DONE! Nothing can explain the sense of euphoria after completing such an intimidating challenge
Swimming 1km, in the middle of the winter, in Siberia, at water temperature of zero Celsius and air temperature below -30C.
The Siberian parents who gave up Jessica Long as a new-born baby salute her heroic achievement
'I feel so sorry. At that time, there was fear, I got scared. I had to leave her behind. But I did think that I would take her back,' her Russian mother said.
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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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The Bank of Russia official exchange rates of foreign currencies
