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Siberia's stone idols

2,400 year old Ust-Taseyevsky idol 'underwent racial realignment early in Middle Ages', losing his European looks.

Ukraine moves to Siberia, with Consulat General now residing in Novosibirsk

Ukraine has moved its Consulate General from Vladivostok to Novosibirsk. The former Soviet state has other Consultates General around Russia already.

Thousands of Siberians dip in ice holes with air temperatures as low as minus 45C

They dived into rivers and lakes to celebrate the Orthodox Christian holiday of Epiphany.

Siberian hermit, 75, who ‘lives in 18th century’ refuses to be moved by Space Age

Agafya Lykova rejects leaving her remote house even though debris from coming rocket launch could fall dangerously close.

Dramatic floods hit Siberia with fears of worse to come

'Six die' as bridges swept away and 7,600 evacuated after heavy rains.

'I will personally supervise economic push!'

Dmitry Medvedev's promise of special incentives for business in Eastern Siberia and the Far East of Russia.

Two Syrians detained 'illegally trapping rare Saker Falcons' in TransBaikal region

In separate case, members of a 'bird mafia' illegally snaring and exporting Red Book hawks and falcons to Middle East were detained in Buryatia.

FOCUS ON TUVA: Siberia's best-kept tourism secret

Your guide is the Chairman of the Tuva Republic's government, Sholban Kara-Ool.

Give me a train ticket! A bear on the rampage at remote railway station

Bears are increasingly coming out of the forest in search of food, say wildlife experts.

Bear threatens the loneliest woman in Russia who begs for a companion to join in hermit lifestyle

Mercy mission brings stores for Agafya Lykova to help her survive the winter in her remote retreat.

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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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