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Builders commute via excavator in viral video

  These Siberian bridge builders are going viral online after posting a video of some of them crossing a river by riding in the bucket of a giant excavator.

Russian helicopter with nine aboard crashes in Siberia

MOSCOW (Reuters) - A helicopter with nine people aboard including Russian Emergency Ministry officials crashed in eastern Siberia on Monday, the ministry said, and Itar-Tass reported it was also carrying two tons of explosives used to blow up ice on frozen rivers. Full story

Snow lovers in Siberia kiss winter goodbye

  Ski season ends with a splash in Siberia as skiers and snowboarders celebrate spring by sliding over or into an icy pool. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.

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A fireman climbing to rescue fourth floor residents in Siberia is knocked back down the ladder by a chunk of falling snow. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

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