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'Siberia is indeed a land of superlatives: bigger than Europe and the US combined, with the biggest gas reserves in the world'
Vaigach
Two polar bears found shot by poachers in remote Vaigach island in Arctic
Expedition finds shocking evidence of illegal hunting of Russian Red Book animals.
New trade link between Europe and Asia: historic Arctic convoy tests the Northern Sea Route
Three Russian nuclear powered icebreakers are leading a huge gas tanker through the Arctic waters on the roof of Siberia.
Dire threat from oil spills to Arctic ecology, warn environmental campaigners
Both Greenpeace and the World Wildlife Fund are expressing grave concern at the risk of contamination in the Pechora Sea.
Arctic residents issued with rubber bullets to shoot at polar bears
Female meteorologists at remote weather station feel 'besieged' by hungry and menacing animals.
Polar bear slaughtered for 50 litres of gasoline
Alleged poachers detained after killing animal on Vaygach Island, amid fears up to 15 are illegally shot each year.
Scary Arctic idols around Vaygach island, the ‘territory of death’
For hundreds of years visitors to this Arctic outpost have been frightened by terrifying totems and human sacrifices.
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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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