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'The Yenisey is powerful, furious hero who does not know what to do with his strength and youth'

A.P. Chekhov, 1890

Songkran

Siberians opt for Songkran soaking in influx to mark the Thai New Year

Russian tourists among the top ten arrivals to Thailand - and the top spenders after the Chinese

'Splash everyone on Ivan Kupala day'

It's the day Siberians have fun drenching each other - but why?

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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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