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Mrs John Clarence Lee, 1914
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Is this the world’s longest and most gruelling travelling circus journey?
Elephants and tigers entertain public in cities along staggering 16,000km (9,950 mile) route.
Would you take a blood bath to boost potency, restore beauty or hold back ageing?
How velvet antlers are cut from Maral stags to produce cure-all remedies loved in Asia.
Magadan to London on horseback, an epic 14,000km journey crossing Eurasia
British man to become the first in the world to ride from Pacific to Atlantic ocean.
Four American women detained in Siberia then 'deported' from Russia
'Scientists were in a remote border region without permit'.
The locomotive of global progress
Today the Asia Pacific is a vital center of economic development and progressive political influence.
Salekhard becoming the bridge between Europe and Asia
A renaissance of one of Siberia's first outposts as the Far North becomes the new economic frontier.
Mummified monk set to be returned to his final resting place
After more than a month away from his mountain cave, 100-year-old lama will soon be taken on journey back to cave from where he was stolen.
Fly me to the Moon! Plans for manned lunar missions from new cosmodrome unveiled
Details of ambitious Space programme show first Russians will land in 2029 with new Angara rocket taking crew into orbit.
Siberia salutes British nurse who set up a leper colony in remote Yakutian village
Monument to Kate Marsden unveiled in Sosnovka village 123 years after she set out on her epic work.
Siberia salutes British nurse and adventurer who set up a leper colony in remote Yakutian village
Monument to Kate Marsden unveiled in Sosnovka village 123 years after she set out on her epic work.
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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
