Russian girl Anna, 13, and boy Timofei, 5, rescued from torment by diplomats in Kyrgyzstan after mother's 'murder’.

Geysers, active volcanoes, thermal lakes, mountains, Pleistocene glaciers, cascading rivers... and a lot of bears! 

A group of Russian billionaires spent over 3 million euro at French auction to buy historic papers of the man who tried - and failed - to halt Bolsheviks.

Possible route could see 400km/hour bullet train pass through heart of Siberia and Altai region with stops in major cities.

Scientists say there is growing evidence that rising temperatures were catalyst for massive unexplained holes in ground.

New research shows rare genetic lines could have been preserved in Siberia.

Wildfires rage around Lake Baikal with 5,000-plus emergency workers deployed.

Growing number of brave Siberians strip off for the winter, with debate raging about the benefits of taking to the snow and ice naked.

The pair used sand spades over several days to dig a hole under fence, then staged freedom bid.