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World famous ancient Siberian Venus figurines 'are NOT Venuses after all'

None are naked: instead, they're far more interesting…

First pictures from inside the 'crater at the end of the world'

Experts examine the newly-discovered hole in the earth in Siberia.

Exceptional snow falls in Yakutia lead to fears for children - and horses

Overhead high voltage cables at touching level for children, foals are slaughtered because mares too weak to feed them.

Yeti - the best proof yet or an elaborate hoax?

DNA 'tests' of hair supposedly from a Yeti in a Siberian cave show it comes from an unknown mammal closely related to man, it was claimed last night.

Large crater appears at the 'end of the world'

Mysterious 'gigantic' hole in remote region spotted by helicopters over gas-rich Yamal peninsula.

Closer ties coming between Siberia's largest city and China

Already around 100 Chinese companies are accredited in Novosibirsk but there are prospects for much closer ties.

A major breakthrough in treating Parkinson's Disease cannot reach patients

Pioneering and promising work by Siberian scientists in countering this debilitating motor system disorder is stalled.

Siberia's top university rose 19 places in the latest QS rankings

Novosibirsk State University climbs faster up the world academic league table than other well established Russian institutions.

Frozen to death on way to meet boyfriend, or foul play?

Olga Chekanova, 24, went from nightclub at 4am, and taxi driver dropped her 200 metres from destination.

Is this an ancient natural pyre, where underground fires have raged for thousands of years?

New discovery of rare crystal Rosenbergite at 'burning ice' site where earth is hot despite temperatures of minus 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.

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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