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'Siberia is so big, it’s almost more an idea than a place'
Ian Frazier

Vladimir Putin approves Russia’s next mega infrastructure project, a $1.3bn bridge across river Lena

Vital link uniting east and west of the country will realise a long-held dream.

Russia offers a bridge across history to connect Tokyo to the Trans-Siberian railway 

Business mission in Kuril Islands signals a new era for Russia and Japan

Russia offers a bridge across history to connect Tokyo to the Trans-Siberian railway 

Plans for new transport route unveiled to link Pacific with Atlantic

Iconic mammoth hotel planned for Lake Baikal with soaring-100 metre high tusks

Climate change offers chance of major economic boost in Arctic for Russia, says Putin

Tokyo to London by train? Ambitious new plan links Trans-Siberian to Japan

$11 billion Chinese scheme to develop Lake Baikal's tourism hub

Sparkling Far East of Russia - Indian KGK to invest $50 million into a diamond-cutting factory

Business mission in Kuril Islands signals a new era for Russia and Japan

Boost for economy in Russian Far East from Japan, but no solution to Kuril Islands dispute

Vladimir Putin approves Russia’s next mega infrastructure project, a $1.3bn bridge across river Lena

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Features

200-plus agreements worth $27 billion at forum to 'open up Russian Far East'

Session seen as a significant step towards improving economic prospects for vast priority region including eastern Siberia.

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The last great Siberian bridge: is it about to happen?

Two Chinese companies compete to build a permafrost crossing of the Lena River.

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Japanese firm unveils major investment on scenic Russian Far East island

Entertainment resort with a golf course in summer and ski area in winter set to be built as part of 24 billion rouble project.

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Introducing the great new Siberian railway, opening soon

Travel for the first time by train to Russia's diamond capital, the coldest city in the world!

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'Go East' for great investment opportunities, say premier and finance minister
The Russian government is strongly stressing its commitment to the long-term development of Siberia and the Russian Far East. 
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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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