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'Baikal is starting to attract pioneering tourists looking for an extreme wilderness experience'
Mike Carter, The Observer
Arctic
Arctic military convoy moves 1,140 km over the frozen sea to Kotelny Island
Success for pioneering operation to test cold weather capability in Laptev Sea.
Putin stresses Russia has no plans to 'militarise the Arctic'
Measures being taken to ensure defence capabilities.
New drone squadron protects Russian interests in the Arctic
Based near Anadyr, its role is to 'monitor combat readiness' of military units, survey terrain, and air patrols.
Arctic's calling: Russia is getting ready to explore top of the world rich subglacial reserves
Russia's continental shelf in the Arctic could be 1.2 million square kilometres bigger than previously acknowledged.
Arctic gets hot as Northern powers meet to discuss development on the roof of the world
Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and US secretary of state John Kerry will attend the May 14-15 Arctic Council in Kiruna, Sweden.
Changing face of the Arctic: one significant island vanishes from the map but a dozen appear
Scientists confirm loss of ‘Pearl’ island, while schoolchildren using satellite maps identify one of the new Russian icy isles
Russian forces get Cold War training in Arctic Siberia
Military tests in minus 30C to check performance of equipment and personnel in toughest of conditions.
Putin's plane grounded by Arctic weather... on way to Third International Arctic Forum
Russian president's flight to Salekhard delayed after airport closed by freezing rain.
Greenpeace say their icebreaker was threatened with shooting in Arctic
FSB say activists posed threat to navigation safety. A row has erupted between the environmental group and the Russian authorities.
Russia to get 'full radar coverage of the Arctic' by end of year to counter 'unwanted guests'
Revamped airfields on target in key Siberian locations as military is boosted in energy-rich region.
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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.
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