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'Sibling' of oldest mummified puppy in the world found preserved in permafrost

New find in 'perfect condition' just two metres from 2011 discovery of 12,400 year old dog.

Unusual burial with boy laid to rest with copper cauldron on his head found on the Yamal peninsula

Completely new burial rite in northern Siberia puzzles scientists.

Mummified by accident in copper masks almost 1,000 years ago

Academics restart work to unlock secrets of mystery medieval civilization with links to Persia on edge of the Siberian Arctic.

Mystery of unique 2,100-year-old human clay head - with a ram’s skull inside

Modern fluoroscopy identifies sheep bones inside the Tagar culture death mask.

Whiskers still bristling after more than 12,000 years in the Siberian cold

Unveiled: two extinct cave lions - dug from the permafrost - make their first appearance since Pleistocene times.

Siberian princess goes global 2,500 years after her death

Her ancient tattoo is a showpiece of the glittering opening ceremony for the Sochi Paralympics.

Tattooed owners of the world's oldest carpets get health check after 2,200 years

Mummified potentate and wife were found in burial mound 42 metres in diameter, and they went to the next life alongside 9 geldings, saddled and harnessed.

Hunt for ancient viruses as Russia’s leading virology centre samples remains of Ice Age animals

Scientists from Novosibirsk-based Vector are working in Yakutia on a paleo-virus experiment.

Mummified by accident in copper masks almost 1,000 years ago: but who were they?

Academics restart work to unlock secrets of mystery medieval civilization with links to Persia on edge of the Siberian Arctic.

A row has erupted over 'illegal' gas pipeline through burial site of ancient tattooed 'princess'

Greenpeace is demanding the Russian government blocks a major Gazprom link to Shanghai across one of Siberia's most sacred wildernesses.

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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.

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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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