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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.

Churches and mosques across Siberia remember the 334 victims of the Beslan tragedy nine years ago

Among the dead were 186 children, killed in a 3-day terrorist outrage that we must never, ever forget.

First ever preserved grown up cave bear - even its nose is intact - unearthed on the Arctic island
Separately at least one preserved carcass of a cave bear cub found on the mainland of Yakutia, with scientists hopeful of obtaining its DNA.
Let's be honest - Russian food doesn't usually get a great press
It is regarded so awful that it is forever stuck around the bottom of world cuisine polls (not below English though, I hasten to add!)
So what it is like living in the Siberian Athens?

What I wasn't expecting was just how beautiful everything looked under the sparkling white blanket of snow.

'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.
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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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