Derek Doy, 71, was determined to fulfil his childhood dream, overcoming his heart trouble in Novosibirsk, to complete trip.

Dark Ages man aged around 30 found in a medieval graveyard for unusually old people in the Russian Far East.

He emphasised the importance of the economically buoyant Asian-Pacific region as critical to the development of Russia as Western markets stall.

Move can boost tourism as free port and pacific capital Vladivostok opens up.

New methods of refining medical prescription to benefit the patient's individual genetic make-up are being pioneered in Siberia. 

Skin and skull of rare animal was hidden in the suspect's car.

Rescuers save Natalya Pasternak, 55, who is now fighting for her life.

Bears and lion move into their new home in Ussuriysk in Russian Far East.

Unique pictures show prehistoric forensic evidence: spear wounds on the Arctic beast's bone.