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French actress Carole Bouquet, 2014
Zhokhov Island
Sledding dogs are far older than previously thought, enabling man to hunt hibernating polar bears
Remains from the Zhokhov island in the East Siberian Arctic show trained sled dogs existed almost 10,000 years ago.
Proof of a 2,000 kilometre polar trade route in volcanic glass dating back at least 8,000 years
Valuable obsidian travelled during Early Holocene times from Lake Krasnoe in Chukotka to Zhokhov Island deep in the Arctic.
Warning of vandalism to mammoth graveyards in Arctic from unscrupulous bone hunters
Unique archeological and paleontological sites face destruction from gangs seeking to raid and sell prehistoric remains.
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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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