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'The power of the taiga... perhaps only migratory birds know where it ends'
Anton Chekhov, 1890

Putin to personally thaw the ice cream freeze

One of Russia's special products is not allowed to be exported to China.

Huge diamond extracted in time for Valetine's Day

Putin signs decree to confirm Power of Siberia project

One of world's largest polypropylene production facilities opens in Siberia

Vladimir Putin vows huge modernisation of air force as he marks anniversary of Siberian ace pilot

Pipeline is tangible signal of Russia's eastern priorities

Britain wants to turn on the tap to Siberian gas

Siberian Ginseng Extract 'recognised as safe medicine'

From Siberia, straight into the business heart of China 

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Coming soon: 'Chateau Permafrost', wine from Siberia
Russian entrepreneur gets French help restoring and developing viticulture to produce our very own Côte de Altai Mountains.
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Nanotubes from Siberia 'can massively reduce greenhouse gas emissions'
Rosnano chief urges: Use nanotechnology to combat global warming.
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First winter season oil shipments over the frozen Arctic heralded a success

Total of 110,000 tonnes sent to Europe across the new Northern Sea Route.

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New report reveals mixed fortunes for timber industry

Exports overseas increase to highest levels in seven years but Russia still slips behind rivals as Asia turns to other countries for wood.

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Clink, clink! Siberia gets its own Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Grapes for first 10,000 bottles of wine now being harvested in Altai vineyards.

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Siberian gem giant Alrosa predicted to raise up to $1.8 billion in 16% stock float

The world's top diamond producer is on course for a $10 billion valuation, say analysts.

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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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