Fears for plan to stimulate Russian economy via major infrastructure links to Asia and Europe as Beijing announces rival scheme.

New cities and industries could be created from construction of high-speed railway and motorway routes spanning whole of country.

Expedition from Urals Federal University finds 300 samples of suspected space debris, clues to the history of the universe.

People feel better about themselves and their lives, defying the international stereotype of Siberia.

Expert warns females should take special care, especially  once they reach menopause.

Boy killed 'after lethal infection 'awoke' in human graveyard due to unprecedented heat wave'.

Pictures prove the gruesome fate of reindeer 'to meet demands for traditional medicines in China and South Korea'.

Abnormally hot May weather resembles midsummer with air temperatures as high as +35C.

International team of scientists complete major DNA study of extinct beast and fuel hopes of producing clone to live in special park.