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Outcry over news photographer arrested during Greenpeace protest in Arctic

Russian news outlets carry blank pictures to highlight concern over detention of Denis Sinyakov.

Caught on camera: the Santa summit

In a remote ice cave in Siberia, three legendary white-bearded figures hold an unexpected conclave.

'Mummy of a child warrior from 'lost medieval civilisation'

Wrapped in reindeer hide and fur, the 6-to-7 year old was protected by a child-sized bronze axe and bear's pendant.

Sanctions can give a major boost to reindeer meat industry in Siberia

As American beef disappears, venison can take a bigger slice of the market.

The ghost town at the end of the earth

Pyramid is literally frozen in time, captured on camera by Vladimir Prokofiev.

Stash of Sun King's valuables found close to Arctic in Siberia

Over 300 years old, the 'jetons' - used in lieu of coins or for counting - were found along with artifacts hoarded by the Northern Selkups.

Britain wants to turn on the tap to Siberian gas

'Early stage' talks on a deal between Gazprom and BP to build an extension to the Nord Stream gas pipe enabling major Russian supplies to reach the UK.

Smog clouds gather over Omsk, Tomsk and Novosibirsk

Plane schedules disrupted, residents warned to stay indoors, sailors had to use GPS to get back to land because of thick smoke fumes from raging forest fires.

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.

Putin hails mega $270 billion-plus oil deal with China for Rosneft

'The contract in current market parameters is absolutely unprecedented', Putin told investors at the annual Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum.

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