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'Lake Baikal: the very name fills Russian hearts with awe'
Mike Carter, The Observer

Iceman survives burial almost naked in snow grave for 13 minutes in bizarre Valentine’s Day stunt

Oleg Rezanov says he was in ‘trance’ and unable to breathe but walked away - shaking - in -32C Yakutsk cold.

Dubai? The Sahara? No, this is a magical stretch of desert in the heart of the coldest region of Siberia!

'The sun is like Thailand, the snow like the Alps, the party like Ibiza’

How do men impress women in the planet's coldest city? Easy - with the coolest dance in the world

No fun on Siberia's pistes? Check out this film!

Siberia warmed up by New York, say US scientists

No winter can break our spirit - or we are not Siberians!

Like ducks to water in the snow - keeping kids healthy Siberian style

Even the Yeti go Gangnam Style with a Bigfoot dance in Siberia

Siberians start their annual migration to Thailand's sun and sand

Who says Siberian winters are boring? They are sparkly, fun, and amazingly beautiful!

Endless summertime in Siberia 'to end' as clocks go back and 'old time zones return'

Siberians are amongst the happiest (and grumpiest) Russians

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Awakening after winter, Siberians pour cold water over themselves 
New tradition sees hundreds douse in water to dispel the winter blues.
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Beauty Against Cancer: inspiring pictures show women fighting back

Projects in Khabarovsk and Novosibirsk highlight victims refusing to hide away or be cowed by cancer, challenging prejudice against sufferers.

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Cleaning Baikal, then enjoying the gleaming nature of its surrounding mountains

Adventurers from Irkutsk's A1team spruce up the giant lake's shoreline, before showcasing its stunning scenery - and ancient rock paintings.

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A day at the Siberian beach… in February

Dazzling white 'sand', perfect sunshine, blue waves on the horizon, friends, a great mood… and minus 20C

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This is how little Siberians learn to love our trademark cold, and stay healthy

A daily bucket of icy water poured over the head 'helps block winter illnesses, and makes children optimistic'.

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How Siberians take the icy plunge to stay stress-free

Ice swimming at night is the best cure for winter blues.

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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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