Irkutsk Police Arrest Mayor of Town Where Residents Have Gone Weeks Without Heating and Water
The mayor of Bodaybo, a town in Siberia, was arrested amid ongoing critical public service failures where residents lacked heating and water for weeks.
In Siberia.. discovery of prosthetic limbs used 2500 years ago
Archaeologists in Siberia have uncovered evidence of a primitive prosthetic limb used by a woman around 2500 years ago, showcasing early surgical practices.
Seven Chinese tourists die after bus falls into frozen lake in Russia
Seven Chinese tourists drowned after their bus fell into Lake Baikal in Siberia, with only one survivor escaping on foot.
A minibus sank in Lake Baikal, the deepest in the world: the tragic video of the disaster in which 8 tourists died
A tourist minibus sank in Lake Baikal, Russia, resulting in the deaths of 8 Chinese tourists while trying to cross the frozen lake.
Shocking discovery in Lake Baikal
Russian authorities report that divers have found the bodies of eight individuals in Lake Baikal, Siberia, after a minibus carrying Chinese tourists fell into the lake.
Tourist bus crashes through ice into lake with eight dead including schoolchild
A bus carrying tourists fell through the ice into Lake Baikal, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals, including a schoolchild.
Russia: Seven dead in accident at Lake Baikal
Seven people, believed to be Chinese tourists, drowned after their vehicle fell into the frozen waters of Lake Baikal in Siberia.
Chinese Tourists Drown in Lake Baikal After Van Falls Through Ice
A tragic incident at Lake Baikal resulted in the drowning of Chinese tourists after their van fell through the ice, prompting investigations into safety violations.
Minibus with tourists sank in Lake Baikal
A minibus carrying tourists has sunk in Lake Baikal, Siberia, after falling through the ice, resulting in the feared deaths of eight individuals, according to Russian authorities.
Siberian Military Court Jails Teenagers for Setting Fire to Helicopter
Two teenagers in Siberia have been sentenced to prison for setting fire to a military helicopter at the behest of Ukrainian intelligence.
Russian Regional Budgets are Collapsing. Moscow is Building the Metro, but in Baikal, Firefighters are Out, in Tuva Fathers are Decreasing, and Russians are Freezing
The article discusses the dire financial situation in Russian regions such as Bodajbo, where a lack of resources has left many residents unable to stay warm during harsh winter conditions despite the economic activities in resource extraction.
A virus trapped for 48,000 years emerges from Russian permafrost in an unprecedented discovery
Scientists have revived a virus that was trapped in Siberian permafrost for 48,500 years, marking a significant milestone in virology.
On the second anniversary of his death, Kremlin rejects claim opposition leader Navalny was poisoned
On the second anniversary of Alexei Navalny's death, the Kremlin dismissed claims from five European countries that he was poisoned while imprisoned in Siberia.
"He used the poison of a frog": this is how Russia killed Navalny
Alexei Navalny, the former Russian opposition leader, reportedly died from a poison derived from a frog known as epibatidine while imprisoned in Siberia.
Angry aliens downed by Soviet missiles 'turned soldiers into stone'
A bizarre 1993 incident allegedly involved Soviet troops shooting down a UFO, resulting in soldiers being transformed into stone by the alien beings.
Women, children, and the elderly were expelled to Siberia; the mortality rate was enormous, says Estonian historian about Stalin's deportations that affected tens of thousands
The article discusses the historical context and severe impact of Stalin's deportations on Estonian citizens during World War II, highlighting the high mortality rates and ongoing ramifications in the Baltic region.
"A return to the prosperity of yore is technically impossible": in Siberia, Khanty-Mansiysk, the Russian oil eldorado faces a prolonged war
Khanty-Mansiysk, a key oil-producing region in Russia, faces significant challenges in maintaining its economic prosperity amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine.
He Pulled Trees in the Mountains of Kyrgyzstan, Survived Siberia, and Became the Best in the World
The article recounts the remarkable journey of a handball player who overcame numerous challenges and achieved great success in the sport.
Russian Rapper Husky: Witnesses of a Dirty Era
Russian rapper Husky's lyrics and videos capture the feelings of hopeless men, including those resigned to being used as mere materials in war.
Regions Calling: The Human Cost of the Coal Industry Crisis
The article explores the socio-economic crises in Russia's Kemerovo region, highlighting the recent fatal incidents that reflect the human cost of the coal industry.
Sent to Siberia. Like in Grottger's painting
The article discusses an individual's memories of being sent to Siberia during World War II, beginning with the onset of war in 1939.
Police Raids Target Russian Communist Party Members in Altai Region
Police in the Altai region of Siberia conducted raids on the local Communist Party branch, arresting lawmakers amid accusations of embezzlement, which party officials claim is political pressure ahead of elections.
Half of Chita city in Siberia left without electricity
Nearly half of Chita city in Siberia, Russia, lost electricity after an accident at the First Thermal Power Plant, leaving residents to face sub-zero temperatures.
We will turn night into day. How the Russians launched a massive space mirror
Russia launched a massive space mirror aimed at illuminating Siberia during dark winter months, an ambitious project that drew global attention 30 years ago.
Krasnoyarsk Becomes Latest Region to Limit Alcohol Sales
The Krasnoyarsk region in Siberia announced new restrictions on alcohol sales to curb consumption, mandating reduced operating hours for liquor stores and special permits for outdoor alcohol sales at restaurants.
Sauna Owner in Kemerovo Region Placed in Pre-Trial Detention After Fire Kills 5 Teenagers
A sauna owner in Siberia's Kemerovo region has been placed in pre-trial detention following a fire that killed five teenagers during a birthday party.
Polish Endurance Cyclist Dies While Trying to Reach Russia’s Coldest Inhabited Settlement
A Polish endurance cyclist, Adam Borejko, died in Siberia during his attempt to reach Oymyakon, the world's coldest inhabited settlement, as part of a nearly month-long journey from Yakutsk.
Head of Mental Health Facility in Kemerovo Region Placed on Leave After 9 Patients Die
The head of a mental health facility in the Kemerovo region of Siberia has been placed on leave following the deaths of nine patients, prompting inspections of more than a dozen similar hospitals after a viral infection outbreak hospitalized additional patients.
The woolly rhinoceros tissue found in the stomach of an Ice Age wolf gives clues about its extinction
Tissue from a woolly rhinoceros discovered in the frozen remains of an Ice Age wolf in Siberia provides new insights into the evolution and extinction of these large mammals that thrived during the Pleistocene.
Siberian Anticyclone Brings Polar Cold to Europe at the End of January
A significant cold snap and snowfall in January due to the Siberian anticyclone is expected to bring extremely cold air to Europe by the end of the month.
Genome sequenced from a woolly rhinoceros swallowed 14,400 years ago by a wolf
Scientists have successfully sequenced the genome of a woolly rhinoceros discovered preserved in the stomach of a wolf in Siberia, shedding light on Ice Age life.
Police Arrest Chief Physician and Intensive Care Head at Siberian Hospital Where Newborns Died
Authorities have arrested the chief physician and acting head of intensive care at a Siberian hospital following the deaths of nine newborns, charging them with negligence leading to death.
Doctors detained at a hospital in Siberia after the death of nine newborns
Russian authorities have detained the head doctor and the acting head of the intensive care unit in a Siberian maternity hospital following the deaths of nine newborns, suspected of causing death through negligence.
Russian Gas Deliveries to China via the "Power of Siberia" Pipeline Increased in 2025
Gas deliveries from Russia to China through the "Power of Siberia" pipeline surged by almost 25% in 2025, according to Gazprom's announcement.
Russian authorities launch criminal investigation into the death of nine infants in a Siberian hospital
A criminal investigation has been initiated by Russian authorities regarding the deaths of nine newborns at a maternity hospital in Siberia this month, suspected to involve negligence resulting in death.
The mummified remains of a Siberian shaman that provide new data about the past of icy Yakutia
An international study led by scientists from the University of Toulouse has provided new insights into the history of the early inhabitants of Yakutia, the largest republic in modern Russia, known for its extreme winter temperatures.
Nothing would scare Europeans like a nuclear explosion in Siberia
The article discusses the impending expiration of a crucial arms control treaty between the U.S. and Russia, which may lead to a lack of any agreements for the first time in fifty years, raising global concerns about nuclear threats.
It was 4 degrees colder than in Siberia: Zagreb froze that winter, and two decades ago Croatia was the coldest country in Europe
In January 1967, temperatures in the former Yugoslavia dropped to minus 25 degrees Celsius, with Igman recording a chilling minus 40.5 degrees, making it the coldest inhabited place in Europe at the time.
The Last Shaman Encased in the Ice of Siberia. Her DNA Held a Surprising Secret
Archaeologists in Yakutia, Siberia, have discovered over a hundred naturally mummified bodies of indigenous Yakuts preserved in permafrost, including a female mummy considered to be the last shaman of her people, who died approximately 250 years ago.
The inland sea that changed the life of this region of Extremadura and is now one of its most surprising landscapes
The article discusses how a transformation in the landscape of La Serena and La Siberia in Badajoz, Extremadura, shifted from arid plains to a life centered around dryland agriculture and sheep farming, improving local conditions and economy.
The World Keeps Making You Think. Andrzej Leder, guest of 'Plus Minus', recommends
Andrzej Leder discusses 'The Forest of Spirits', a multifaceted autobiographical report exploring the journey of a Polish ethnographer who discovers Siberian indigenous sculptures and embarks on a quest to understand their origins and significance.
Railway forgoes the 'Siberia Package' for ICE and prefers to cut trains
Due to storm 'Elli' bringing severe weather, Deutsche Bahn is reducing long-distance services and limiting ICE train speeds, unlike Switzerland which is maintaining its service levels.
One year Croatia was the coldest country in Europe, and in '67 it was only 4 °C warmer in Zagreb than in Siberia
The article discusses the historical low temperatures recorded in Croatia, particularly noting the record low of -34.6 °C in Gračac on January 13, 2003.
3 Hurt in Polar Bear Attack in Remote Siberian Village
Three family members, including a child, were injured by a polar bear in a rare attack near the village of Nosok in Siberia.
Polar bear injures three family members in Siberia, including a child
A polar bear has injured three members of a family in Siberia, including a child, highlighting the impact of climate change on wildlife behavior.
In Russia, a polar bear charges and injures three people, including an 11-year-old child.
A polar bear attacked and injured three members of a family, including an 11-year-old child, in a rare incident in northern Siberia.
The fate of dictator Assad's people in Russia: some live in luxury, others were sent to Siberia and banned from social networks
After the fall of Bashar Assad's regime in Syria, many of his closest associates found refuge in Russia, living lavishly in Moscow despite facing international sanctions and charges of human rights abuses.
The Fate of Assad’s People in Russia: Some Live in Luxury, Others Were Sent to Siberia and Banned from Social Networks
A report reveals that many former high-ranking officials from Bashar al-Assad's regime have escaped to Russia, where they enjoy luxurious living conditions in Moscow, despite being subject to international sanctions and arrest warrants.