Sibirien

2,800-Year-Old Hair Reveals Cannabis Use for Its Intoxicating Effects in Siberia

People were using cannabis for its intoxicating effects thousands of years ago, researchers say, after finding traces of the drug in 2,800-year-old hair.

WHO Cannot Fully Assess Pneumonic Plague Risk in Russia as It Seeks More Information

The world is demanding transparency following reports of pneumonic plague in Russia. At present, it is not possible to make a full risk assessment, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Russian Sect Leader Arrested in Argentina After Mysterious Birth

In March, a pregnant Russian woman turned up at a hospital in Bariloche in Argentine Patagonia. She looked nervous and undernourished – and her two companions did not let her speak, according to police reports.

Pet Shop Boys pay tribute to Navalny with new song

The British synthpop duo Pet Shop Boys have released a new song with the title "Hymn (in memoriam Alexei Navalny)" as a tribute to the Russian regime critic who passed away a year ago under unclear circumstances.

Gave money to Ukraine - gets nine years in prison

Well-preserved mammoth calf found in Siberia

A 50,000-year-old mammoth calf has been found in the permafrost in the Russian republic of Sakha in eastern Siberia.

Russian imprisoned - accused of attempting to poison soldiers

This is why migratory birds fly at such high altitudes

A coastal pipit with sights on Siberia found itself at an altitude of 3,000 meters when suddenly a peregrine falcon struck its claws into it. The attack helps researchers better understand why some migratory birds sometimes choose such high altitudes.