In Pursuit of Longevity
Who’s Leading the Race for a Longer Life?
Russia
Lena Pillars
The Stone Chronicle of Siberia
Through the Lens: A July Meadow
The riot of a meadow in July is an astonishing sight. Photographers and travelers often chase a mythical bluebird, not noticing the beauty raging right beside them
In the Land of Deer
European red deer found in central Russia carry a rare, heritage gene pool
Siberian Holidays
A Winter Road Trip Through Buryatia
Lake Manych: A Hive of Activity
Manych’s beauty is called harsh, yet every spring the lake comes alive, turning into a bustling bird bazaar
Global Urbanization Is Nearly Complete
A new methodology shows that 81% of the world’s population now lives in cities
The King of Fishers
The common kingfisher is one of the most unusual and beautiful birds in our area. Known in folk tradition as “the iron bird,” it figures in many beliefs and legends
