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W.Bruce Lincoln

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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.
Ancient 'mummy' unearthed from 'lost medieval civilisation' near Arctic, claim scientists

New find at Zeleny Yar necropolis, which shows links to Persia, to be examined within weeks. 

Syria's president Bashar al-Assad should be 'exiled to Siberia'

Only way to save the Middle East country from 'endless bloodshed'.

Fashion and beauty secrets of 2,500 year old Siberian 'princess' from her permafrost burial chamber

Thanks to Novosibirsk scientists we can see how she looked in real life, the vivid colours she wore and her stylish headdress. And her beauty secrets!

American academic calls for flood of refugees to be sent to Siberia

Thousands of people fleeing the Middle East and Africa into Europe should be redirected to Russia, claims economist Fred E Foldvary.

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.

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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.

We say

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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