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'Since 1902 there was a daily 'butter' train, leaving Novosibirsk to Riga, Latvia, with 25 carriages, each loaded with 7 000 kg of butter'
The chronicles of Novosibirsk
Zeppelins
Zeppelins poised to make a comeback in Siberia
Giant airships seen as ideal way to transport heavy lifting equipment to remote mining locations.
Futuristic airship scheme plan unveiled to transform Siberia and the Arctic
Modern-day zeppelins costing $30 million each would revolutionise transport links and economic exploitation of Siberia in $240 billion plan.
Hi-tech airships heralded as the future of transport in the region
Capable of carrying 200 people and tonnes of cargo, new blimp for the 21st century could soon be taking off.
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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.
Business
The Bank of Russia official exchange rates of foreign currencies
