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Putin to personally thaw the ice cream freeze
One of Russia's special products is not allowed to be exported to China.
Splashing in the icy Pacific as if it was Thailand - but it’s a great ‘cure for cellulite’
Ice swimmers from team 'Morozhenki' (Ice-creams) in Vladivostok enjoy their own cold war, and insist it is healthy.
Biting cold below minus 60C brings out the best in Siberian face fashion
The freeze is so deep that horses - and even Rudolph - is brought indoors to warm up.
Incredible journey to the land where winter begins, the place winter is born
In this exclusive report, Yakutian photographer Nariyana Romanova takes us on a magical journey through her kingdom of ice.
Tourists name Novosibirsk Zoo in Europe's top ten
Biggest and 'best' in Russia, it is more like a 'reserve' than a traditional zoo.
US-style Burger Wars begins in Siberia's 'capital city'
McDonalds comes to town but Burger King is already here in Novosibirsk.
Siberia's great new railway starts operating to Yakutsk
First cargo train on the final link of Amur-Yakutsk line in historic expansion of Siberia's great railways.
'Who are you, a Korean or a Russian?' I ask a taxi driver
'We're Russian Koreans,' comes the reply.
I AM living the life I always wanted
There is so much to see and do here that when I am asked in an accusatory fashion ‘why did you move here?’ I find myself replying ‘why on Earth do you want to leave?!’
US-style Burger Wars begins in Siberia's 'capital city'
McDonalds comes to town but Burger King is already here in Novosibirsk.
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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.
Business
The Bank of Russia official exchange rates of foreign currencies
