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'Right on the bank of the river there is a station Ob, a big trading city with magnificent cathedral, great schools and shops — very American-like.'
1904, priest Mitrophan Serebryaniy
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State of emergency declared as Baikal falls to lowest level in 60 years
Fresh water supply crisis looms in parts of Siberia as critics accuse hydroelectric firm of 'excessive drainage' from lake.
Fresh discoveries of ancient man's bone in Altai Mountains cave
Finds dating back 50,000 years could be missing link in understanding man's origins.
A dying form of hunting with eagles could be resurrected
It is a little known tradition that dates back to mountain civilisations of around 1,000BC.
Time to speak Tuvan. The Southern Siberia language is featured in National Geographic's project
The language is included in a new digital talking dictionary aimed at preserving some of the world's most endangered languages.
Town in Mongolia closed for quarantine after Bubonic plague claimed two lives
US, Dutch, Swiss, Swedish, South Korean, German and Russian tourists banned from leaving the area.
‘Amazon woman warrior’ from 14th century found by Siberian archeologists in Mongolia
Another grave in ancient burial shows ‘expensive jewellery’ brought home to lived ones from Europe.
New threat to Baikal with plans for new hydroelectric plants in Mongolia
Environmentalists call for World Bank to halt funding for projects that could alter flow of rivers leading into lake with water nearing critical low.
Archeologists find 1,500 years old mummy in Mongolia
Remains of suspected female of Turkik origin found in at an altitude of 2,803 metres in the Altai Mountains.
Dali and Picasso get warm welcome in Mongolia
Over 200 original paintings and ceramic artworks goes on public display in Ulaanbaatar.
A dying form of hunting with eagles could be resurrected, despite opposition from conservationists
It is a little known tradition that dates back to mountain civilisations of around 1,000BC.
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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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