Vitalina Batsarashkina, 19, from Omsk, in tribute to grandfather as she celebrates Rio medal.

President Putin opened his visit to Buryatia by going to Ivolga Datsan, the main monastery of the Buddhist Traditional Sangha in Russia.

Fresh water supply crisis looms in parts of Siberia as critics accuse hydroelectric firm of 'excessive drainage' from lake.

Colin Madsen 'froze to death after taking cannabis', says law enforcement, but friends dispute findings.

Contradictory reports on cause of death as Colin Madsen's remains found in snow in mountainous region of Republic of Buryatia.

We take a trip to Mount Mamai in the Republic of Buryatia, well-known to local snow fanatics, but still a secret to many outsiders.

New government list of prohibited activities paves the way for new 'environmentally-safe' small businesses near the lake.

People evacuated after thunderstorms-with-no-rain ignite foliage and forests.

Shocking remains of nine beheaded brown bears slain and mutilated by poachers have been found by mushroom pickers in the Republic of Buryatia.

'Scientists were in a remote border region without permit'.