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'Novosibirsk has one of the most beautiful cinema halls I’ve ever seen'
French actress Carole Bouquet, 2014

Russian diamond mining giant sells a rare pink diamond to an American collector

New York-based Larry J. West purchased 6.21-carat intense pink diamond unearthed and polished by ALROSA.

Vladimir Putin approves Russia’s next mega infrastructure project, a $1.3bn bridge across river Lena

Russia in ‘remarkable recovery story’ as number of visitors to Phuket soar

Russian diamond mining giant sells a rare pink diamond to an American collector

Vladimir Putin approves Russia’s next mega infrastructure project, a $1.3bn bridge across river Lena

Russia in ‘remarkable recovery story’ as number of visitors to Phuket soar

Record pink rough diamond found by Alrosa subsidiary in Siberia 

Russia offers a bridge across history to connect Tokyo to the Trans-Siberian railway 

Business mission in Kuril Islands signals a new era for Russia and Japan

Iconic mammoth hotel planned for Lake Baikal with soaring-100 metre high tusks

Sparkling Far East of Russia - Indian KGK to invest $50 million into a diamond-cutting factory

Climate change offers chance of major economic boost in Arctic for Russia, says Putin

All change at diamond giant Alrosa as top post goes to Sergei Ivanov Jr

Growing tomatoes as the cold hits minus 45C. Impossible? Not in Yakutsk

Boost for economy in Russian Far East from Japan, but no solution to Kuril Islands dispute

E-commerce leads to revolution for Russian Post, as mail goes sky-high with new planes

Black gold: inventors find the way to extract precious metal from cinders

Boost for Siberian salt mines as Russia bans Western imports

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The ‘Iron Lady’ of Siberia invites you to visit Yakutsk, the world’s coldest city

Sardana Avksentyeva swept to power as mayor of Russia’s diamond capital in September.

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Coming soon: 'Chateau Permafrost', wine from Siberia
Russian entrepreneur gets French help restoring and developing viticulture to produce our very own Côte de Altai Mountains.
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200-plus agreements worth $27 billion at forum to 'open up Russian Far East'

Session seen as a significant step towards improving economic prospects for vast priority region including eastern Siberia.

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Casino in Altai Mountains attracts visitors despite economic crisis in Russia

But further development unlikely unless authorities improve infrastructure at 'Siberian Coin' gambling zone.

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Air route to a dream vacation as Siberia offers you its glittering travel jewels

Yakutia Airlines boosts flights from Alaska to some of the world's greatest, yet most unexplored holiday destinations.

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The last great Siberian bridge: is it about to happen?

Two Chinese companies compete to build a permafrost crossing of the Lena River.

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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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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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