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'The Yenisey began life with a groan and ended with a boldness we could never dream of'
A.P. Chekhov, 1890

The ‘Iron Lady’ of Siberia invites you to visit Yakutsk, the world’s coldest city

Sardana Avksentyeva swept to power as mayor of Russia’s diamond capital in September.

Casino in Altai Mountains attracts visitors despite economic crisis in Russia

Road trip across Siberia using electric Porsches branded a success

The ‘Iron Lady’ of Siberia invites you to visit Yakutsk, the world’s coldest city

Casino in Altai Mountains attracts visitors despite economic crisis in Russia

Road trip across Siberia using electric Porsches branded a success

Unique Milan-style indoor street planned for upmarket residential complex

All in! Siberia’s first casino opens, complete with golden sinks

Siberia goes 5-star with first international brand top grade hotel

Inside the hi-tech business innovation capital of Siberia

Giant state companies wait to hear on 'Go East' move

Salekhard - Arctic capital of Russia becoming the bridge between Europe and Asia

Gulags to Glitz in oil 'boom town'

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All change at diamond giant Alrosa as top post goes to Sergei Ivanov Jr

Current president of Sakha-based company leaves after 'difficult' relationship with senior officials in Moscow.

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Is 'Gulag city' of Chita about to get a Hilton hotel?

Famous as a place of exile in Tsarist and Soviet times, it could now gets its first international class hotel.

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Marriott chain 'to expand in Siberia with Novosibirsk developments'

Businessman Alexander Boiko wants to capitalise on success of city centre 5-star as hotel revolution rolls on.

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Russian roulette: new casino zone can 'surpass Las Vegas and even possibly Macao'

Flood of Chinese gamblers bring hope for success of Primorsky region gaming development.

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Siberian railway blow: no passenger trains expected for three or four years on jinxed new line

New route connecting (almost) to diamond capital Yakutsk faces funding and contractor crisis causing delay.

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Gambling on gambling to boost the Russian Far East

It's a long way to Las Vegas, but Primorye region takes its first step as Tigre de Cristal casino opens.

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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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