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'Baikal…I have never seen water that clear in my life'

Ian Frazier, 2013

Dali and Picasso get warm welcome in Mongolia

Over 200 original paintings and ceramic artworks goes on public display in Ulaanbaatar.

Scientist pens the 'smallest book in the world'

Rare $3 million painting by French master Jean-Léon Gérôme returned after 70 years

UnKanny resemblance: Siberian 'Cannes' International Video Film Festival opens in the town of Kansk

Scientist pens the 'smallest book in the world'

Rare $3 million painting by French master Jean-Léon Gérôme returned after 70 years

Original 'space jewellery' coincides with Russian Far East's arrival as home of new cosmodrome

Authorities decide to fund new UDI school after TV talent show success

Dream still alive for Siberian dance group in Britain's Got Talent

Team UDI through to semi-final of Britain's Got Talent

Another success at Christie’s for rising Siberian artist Zorikto

Want to see our genuine Rubens?

Tyva hopes monument will bring global recognition as the geographical centre of Asia

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Cannes? No, Kansk!

Independent film makers from around the world choose Siberia.

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Dolls showcasing the mysterious characters from ancient Buryatian legends

Exceptional display from new exhibition in Irkutsk is the work of an entire family.

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Giant 'snow dragon' found in Siberia

Fantastical creature has wingspan of 130 metres.

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The longest sketch in the world

Art student draws unique glimpse of the 9,258 kilometre Trans-Siberian Railway.

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We are so proud of you

Siberian dance group earn legions of new fans and will be known worldwide despite being unable to triumph in TV show.

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Team UDI shows Siberia really has got talent

Meet the shadow dance sensations on the brink of worldwide stardom and 19 million rouble cheque after taking British TV show by storm.

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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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