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'Siberia is indeed a land of superlatives: bigger than Europe and the US combined, with the biggest gas reserves in the world'

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

Japan taps Siberian helium for medical equipment... and hot air balloons

UTair looks to Wales to give its engines more thrust for its money

Siberian republic invests $3 billion in producing traditional Tibetan medicines

Siberia gets its first Radisson as hotel revolution gathers pace

Siberian farmland in demand from South Korea which looks to follow Chinese lead

World famous luxury jeweller Tiffany & Co wants Siberian diamonds

Major 25 year tax break on new gas projects in Siberia and Russian Far East

Siberia is the route to the future, says the PM

Pressure grows to 'the construction project of the century' from $32 bln transport wish list

Gazprom unveils major $38 billion Siberian gas development in Asian export drive

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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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Russia and Thailand deepen economic ties and look to future

Aim to double annual bilateral trade to $10 billion by 2016.

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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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