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'Irkutsk has the sins, the false hair, and the perfume for which Paris is noted'
Mrs John Clarence Lee, 1914

The ideal Siberian penthouse for a European footballer miles from home?

Tomsk has plenty of wealthy people these days, but a Scottish millionaire seeking an apartment in Siberia nonetheless delights local real estate agents.

Scottish manager on just how exactly did he agree to manage a football club in Novosibirsk

Fans of Siberian club excited to see team's new manager. Picture curtesy FC Sibir

The ideal Siberian penthouse for a European footballer miles from home?

Scottish manager on just how exactly did he agree to manage a football club in Novosibirsk

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World Cup goal triggers marriage proposal by Siberian doctor

Caught on video - how Tomsk medic Sergei Pokidov waited for Colombia to score before proposing to his - Colombian - girlfriend Karen-Margarita Ruiz-Correa.

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Fan killed in fight between rival football club fans in Novosibirsk

Rare outbreak of 'hooliganism' in build-up to FIFA World Cup leaves 30 year old father dead 'from cracked temple and broken neck’.

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Wolf from Siberia chosen as mascot for 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia

Tomsk student Ekaterina Bocharova, 21, wins competition against rival cat and tiger designs.

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Siberia to host Cyber Football World Cup in 2018 - for robots

Tomsk scientists are designing the robotic Ronaldo in a quest for the best artificial player.

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Splash! Fans of FC Tom hosed with cold water in icy welcome to Novosibirsk

The Tomsk club has issued a formal protest after claiming its fans were sprayed by a water jet after a goal by rivals FC Sibir.

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Moving to Siberia is a 'no brainer', says top Scottish striker signed by FC Tom

Football here is as good as Scotland's, and the players are in better shape, claims Garry O'Connor

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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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