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'Not to offend the jealous admirers of the Volga, but I have never in my life seen a river more splendid than the Yenisey'
A.P. Chekhov, 1890

Vladimir Putin approves Russia’s next mega infrastructure project, a $1.3bn bridge across river Lena

Vital link uniting east and west of the country will realise a long-held dream.

Russia offers a bridge across history to connect Tokyo to the Trans-Siberian railway 

Business mission in Kuril Islands signals a new era for Russia and Japan

'Let wealthy tourists buy more expensive diamonds for their wives and girlfriends'

Tokyo to London by train? Ambitious new plan links Trans-Siberian to Japan

Siberia 'to get its first world class ski resort' - reports

Success: maiden launch sends 3 satellites into orbit

Extent of Chinese influence in Russian Far East shown by investment in Khabarovsk

Two new plants to bottle Baikal's 'pure' water for foreign export

Allow visa-free tourism between Russia and China, says senior Beijing official

Khabarovsk to get tallest building outside Moscow, the first 'skyscraper' in Siberia and Far East

Irkutsk to get futuristic new $58 million Smart School, unique in the world

Putin pledges 'best conditions' for foreign and domestic investors in Russian Far East

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Features

200-plus agreements worth $27 billion at forum to 'open up Russian Far East'

Session seen as a significant step towards improving economic prospects for vast priority region including eastern Siberia.

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The last great Siberian bridge: is it about to happen?

Two Chinese companies compete to build a permafrost crossing of the Lena River.

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Japanese firm unveils major investment on scenic Russian Far East island

Entertainment resort with a golf course in summer and ski area in winter set to be built as part of 24 billion rouble project.

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Introducing the great new Siberian railway, opening soon

Travel for the first time by train to Russia's diamond capital, the coldest city in the world!

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'Go East' for great investment opportunities, say premier and finance minister
The Russian government is strongly stressing its commitment to the long-term development of Siberia and the Russian Far East. 
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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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