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'What has enabled Russia to rise among the great powers of the world…has been the conquest of Siberia'

W.Bruce Lincoln

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Come to Baikal: new bid to woo Chinese tourists and young Russians

Hopes for significant rise of Chinese visitors and special fares between April and October to encourage young Russians to travel to Baikal.

DiCaprio: will he be sent to Siberia TWICE?

Actor is being awarded the Siberian Oscar (if he arrives to collect it) - but is also now wanted as a tourism guru after 'blunder' on Urals pollution.

A meteoric rise in tourism on the edge of Siberia?

It's been mocked as 'Meteor Disneyland' - but in fact tourists from around the world are keen to come and see for themselves.

Forget worn-out tourist destinations. Come to magnificent Lake Baikal, and meet its Tsarina!

A major effort is underway to promote Lake Baikal a top tourist destination, not least by coaxing Russians to this jewel of Siberia.

Ropeway of friendship

750-metre long 'cable car' link between Russia and China across Amur River.

Fancy a cuppa vacation?

A future international tourist bonanza is being brewed on the historic Great Tea Road.

New head of Buryatia promises boost in tourism to Siberia's Buddhist region

Alexei Tsydenov, 40, told Vladimir Putin that he can raise the quality of life 'in a fairly short period of time'.

Come and see Siberia visa-free under historic scheme for air passengers

Foreign visitors transiting on Russian airlines will be able to stay for 72 hours without documents as part of move to help boost tourism and economy.