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Communists beat ruling United Russia party in Irkutsk region governor's election

Vladimir Putin's supporters beaten in Siberian region.

Amur region governor returns with 77 per cent of the vote as United Russia perform well in the East

Oleg Kozhemyako returned to office with a thumping majority in the Far Eastern Amur region in the first since the return of direct elections for governors.

State of emergency declared over wildfires in Irkutsk region

Hundreds - including dozens of children - evacuated safely as fires destroy and threaten homes.

Siberian scientists sign their largest international co-operation agreement in new pact with France

A pioneering French-Siberian Scientific and Education Centre highlights international recognition of Siberia's scientific strength.

Siberia and Russian Far East vote decisively for United Russia in parliamentary elections

Showing for party founded by Vladimir Putin mirrors the rest of Russia, but ultranationalist Liberal Democrats nudge Communists to third place.

A nationwide search is underway after three murderers and a robber tunnel their way out of jail

Reports stated there was 'panic' among locals after the four convicts staged their dramatic escape from an Irkutsk region prison.

More than two million hectares on fire in Siberia, with turndra on fire destroying the permafrost

Most fires will not be extinguished, with major cities polluted by fumes.

Troops set to work decontaminating ‘Siberian Chernobyl’ amid fears of ecological catastrophe

Radiation, chemical and biological forces tackle two million tonnes of toxic chemical waste with huge mercury stockpile and oil poisons.

Covid19 outbreak at Russia’s largest gold producer PJSC Polyus

269 workers at Olimpiada gold mine in Krasnoyarsk region test virus positive.

Forget worn-out tourist destinations. Come to magnificent Lake Baikal, and meet its Tsarina!

A major effort is underway to promote Lake Baikal a top tourist destination, not least by coaxing Russians to this jewel of Siberia.

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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.

Voice of Siberia

Siberians mark end of the snow season with swimsuit skiing day

Locals undress to impress at resorts across four time zones.

We say

Lake Baikal 'holds key to new advances in antibiotics'

Scientists make crucial new discoveries of bacteria, up to 30 million years old.

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