Friday, Dec 01 2023
All Cities
Choose Your City
'Right on the bank of the river there is a station Ob, a big trading city with magnificent cathedral, great schools and shops — very American-like.'
1904, priest Mitrophan Serebryaniy
reindeer meat industry
Sanctions can give a major boost to reindeer meat industry in Siberia
As American beef disappears, venison can take a bigger slice of the market.
Yamal trims back reindeer cull to 100,000 as herders fear future of nomadic lifestyle
Venison exports will 'increase' despite first anthrax outbreak in 70 years, but scientists remain adamant: Herd numbers must fall further.
40 now hospitalised after anthrax outbreak in Yamal, more than half are children
Russian army biological protection troops called in amid warnings 'utmost care' needed to stop deadly infection spreading.
The ‘Iron Lady’ of Siberia invites you to visit Yakutsk, the world’s coldest city
Sardana Avksentyeva swept to power as mayor of Russia’s diamond capital in September.
1
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.
Business
The Bank of Russia official exchange rates of foreign currencies
