Pristine forests around the world's oldest lake go up in flames.

Breakthrough in understanding shows that they were fluffy and downy like chicks

Famous for its lonely loo with a view at 2,600 metres - 8,530ft - this meteorological outpost provides essential data for the world.

20 student construction teams to take part in building the new Vostochny spaceport on eastern edge of Siberia.

In case of any doubts, we mean the twitching variety, which are now back to Siberia, resting before their next extraordinary journey. 

The only Russian victim was from Irkutsk, say reports.

You've already run the great marathons in Berlin, London or New York, tried Paris, Amsterdam or Hololulu? Have a look at Omsk, Western Siberia. 

The beaches here are thronged with sun-seekers, children paddle in the warm waters — even the babushki are relaxed.

Wide-body aircraft being used for passengers flying into Sabetta International as region gears up to become a gas powerhouse.