Geologists say as much as 44.8 billion roubles-worth has been found in valley to the north of famous range.

Pre-clinical tests underway on medicines to combat cancer and tick borne encephalitis.

Christmas cheer for the devoted little dog who has waited at the same spot for the owner who will never return.

Model Amina Karat, 34, poses on the Saamys-Kumaga sands in Yakutia.

Anti-viral drug used to beat avian and swine flu.

The 21 year old Siberian student outclassed reigning world champion Stanka Zlateva of Bulgaria to cause a sensational Olympic triumph.

Siberian expedition to find English steamboat 'The Thames' led by pioneering British mariner that sank in 1876.

Beijing reviewing its energy needs with slowing economy, says report.

Extraordinary Bronze Age graves unearthed in Siberia: but could there be a macabre explanation?