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Putin vows not to 'trade' Kuril Islands, and puts accent on economic development

Russian president hints at possible future 'compromises' on dispute over the islands, as 2nd Eastern Economic Forum opens in Vladivostok.

Natural resources could be harnessed to turn region into global technology superpower

Siberia and Far East to reap benefits of new economic ties with China, insists Lavrov

Russian engagement with Asia is 'major precondition' for the 'economic rise of Siberia' - Lavrov

Vladimir Putin raps government for failing to issue a blueprint for developing Siberia and Far East

Siberia and Far East to reap benefits of new economic ties with China, insists Lavrov

Natural resources could be harnessed to turn region into global technology superpower

Dmitry Medvedev to personally supervise economic push in Eastern Siberia and the Russian Far East

Siberia IS the future, declares Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin plans to move part of the Russian government to Siberia

Russia's capital city should move from Moscow to Siberia, says businessman Oleg Deripaska

Putin vows not to 'trade' Kuril Islands, and puts accent on economic development

Rename the Far East of Russia, says vice premier Dmitry Rogozin

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'I once lived in a country where we only had Aeroflot: I didn't like it'

Siberian airline tycoon - the Richard Branson of Russia - explains why he is stepping in to rescue stricken Transaero.

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Billionaire warns financial crisis is only going to get worse across Russia

Siberia aluminium magnate blames Central Bank for failing to stem problems and says they would be better off ruling economy 'from Space'.

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Traveler’s Coffee founder positive about future despite economic downturn

Insatiable demand sees turnover increase, profits continue and new branches open as American owner says brand is 'living on its own'.

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Our night together at Siberia's first 5-star top international brand hotel

Television journalist Elena Agamyan and husband Sergey were first night guests of brand new Marriott in Siberian 'capital' Novosibirsk.

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We have to make Siberia a territory of exceptional economic and social comfort

Siberia's colossal resource potential is a great competitive advantage that needs to be skilfully deployed.

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Russia's mightiest companies to move to Siberia in three years?
If you want proof of Russia's business gravity moving east, go no further than a proposal from the country's top woman politician Valentina Matviyenko.
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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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