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'Lake Baikal is contains more water than the five US great lakes combined'
Mike Carter, The Observer, 2009
Ann Gara and Jacques D'Or
Welcome to our new blog offering a look at How The World Sees Siberia - in English
We'll take a regular look at the best, worst, funniest and quirkiest of how our vast and varied region is seen around the globe.
Frenchman Sylvain Tesson vowed to live alone in a hut before he was 40
He chose to become a hermit for six months on the shore of Lake Baikal in deep winter, miles from the nearest town and city.
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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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The Bank of Russia official exchange rates of foreign currencies
