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Come to Baikal: new bid to woo Chinese tourists and young Russians
Hopes for significant rise of Chinese visitors and special fares between April and October to encourage young Russians to travel to Baikal.
Stark warning about the impact of rising numbers of tourists polluting pristine waters of Baikal
The famously clear waters of Baikal - the world's deepest and oldest lake - are under threat from tourists, says leading scientist Maxim Timofeyev.
Police seize attackers of Chinese bikers in Siberia
Dream holiday ruined by attack on remote road, but perpetrators caught.
Philippines woos Russians with planned new flights from Vladivostok and Khabarovsk
As Russia pivots towards Asia, so do the tourism possibilities.
Russians targeted by motorbike body snatch gangs in Pattaya
Separate incidents spark concern in Thailand resort.
Tourists from US, France and Russia injured in rough helicopter landing in Kamchatka
They suffered broken spines and ribs after incident near Mutnovsky volcano.
Forget worn-out tourist destinations. Come to magnificent Lake Baikal, and meet its Tsarina!
A major effort is underway to promote Lake Baikal a top tourist destination, not least by coaxing Russians to this jewel of Siberia.
Ropeway of friendship
750-metre long 'cable car' link between Russia and China across Amur River.
Better economic and tourist links with China are on the way, with significant benefits for Siberia
A vision of deepening ties between Russia and China outlined by Ambassador to Beijing Sergei Razov.
$11 billion Chinese scheme to develop Lake Baikal's tourism hub
Can the world's oldest and deepest lake finally realise its potential as a world class venue?
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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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