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Siberian desert

Lawrence of Siberia? The quiet majesty of our little known deserts

Described as 'wonders of nature', explore two of the most fascinating places on earth where the warm sand dunes meet the icy steppe.

Dubai? The Sahara? No, this is a magical stretch of desert in the heart of the coldest region of Siberia!

Model Amina Karat, 34, poses on the Saamys-Kumaga sands in Yakutia.

Well known Siberian adventurer held as a 'spy' by opposition in Syria

Konstantin Zhuravlyov is missing for two weeks after crossing from Turkey into Syria.

The average lifetime of a soldier coming to Stalingrad front was 24 hours. Just one day

‘There were special NKVD forces who were given orders to shoot anyone who tried to desert or to retreat - but it wasn't them who won the battle'.

Too much lunch? Ground squirrel is rescued after getting stuck in its own hole

Siberian 'suslik' needs human rescue from passing motorists on Olkhon island in Lake Baikal.

Syria's president Bashar al-Assad should be 'exiled to Siberia'

Only way to save the Middle East country from 'endless bloodshed'.

Siberian adventurer released after three years as a hostage in Syria

FSB say Konstantin Zhuravlyov, 35, is now back with his family in Tomsk after being held as a 'spy' by Syrian opposition.

Her Royal Highness Princess Waterfall of the majestic Putorana Plateau

The 76-metre (246 ft) high cascade is also called ‘The Bride’ for its distinctive female shape.

Mikhal Kalashnikov 'turned to God over the deaths from his weapons'

Siberian-born gun-maker sought guidance from Russia's top churchman.

Blast off! Siberian woman named as test cosmonaut after tough selection process

Engineer Anna beat off competition from 300 others and could now become Russia’s fifth woman in space.

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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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