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Fears of extinction for West Siberian cranes due to cruel hunting in Iran and Pakistan
Birds that Vladimir Putin tried to save have 'almost disappeared' due to illegal shooting.
Last western Siberian crane clocks up 78,000 km with latest migrate south
Ornithologists excited as rare bird lands in Iran for the winter for seventh consecutive year after epic journey.
Rare ‘clumsy’ cat captured on camera for first time at national park
With dumpy little legs, a dense body and a penchant for hiding from trouble, the Manul has proved elusive to nature lovers worldwide.
World famous 2,500 year old tattooed princess comes home by helicopter on her final journey
The remarkable ancient mummy of a 25 year old woman is back in the Altai Republic today, almost twenty years after she was found in permafrost grave.
Safety fears after Boeing from Krasnoyarsk made horror landing in heavy fog in Kyrgyzstan
Several injuries among 159 passengers and crew as plane skidded off the runway, breaking a wing and damaging landing gear, at Osh airport.
1,000 year old Persian cup unearthed in remote region of Arctic Russia
Likely brought some 6,000 kilometres by ancient traders seeking walrus tusks, hunting birds and fur.
Welcome to the Russian Far East: visa rules eased for 18 countries
Aim is to boost tourism and development as country shows its Pacific face, with list including China and Japan.
The Kingdom of Cold: 14 reasons to choose majestic Yakutia for your next holiday
'Kill 7,000 seals to save the unique Lake Baikal population'
Scientist and senator calls for thousands of Baikal's endemic seals to be hunted.
Where is our spring? Locals in Western Siberia say it feels like they skipped a season
Abnormally hot May weather resembles midsummer with air temperatures as high as +35C.
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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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