A detained opposition activist accused of inciting mass unrest aimed at overthrowing President Putin has been additionally charged with the armed robbery. 

Elsewhere in Buryatia, close to Lake Baikal, there are reports of other strange sightings.

Exports overseas increase to highest levels in seven years but Russia still slips behind rivals as Asia turns to other countries for wood.

Children from Yakutsk - the coldest city in the world - will start next year's flame relay for the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

As a debate is underway on culling as many as 250,000 reindeer due to overgrazing, Research Professor Bruce C Forbes warns against some proposed solutions.

The massive property boost for the republic's capital Ulan-Ude was unveiled ahead of the major Baikal Forum of Economics in the city. 

Yakutia Airlines boosts flights from Alaska to some of the world's greatest, yet most unexplored holiday destinations.

Population told there is a 'need' to get back into the garden or field and pull together to overcome economic crisis.

Sixteen runners braved extreme temperatures at the Pole of Cold.

Konstantin Zhuravlyov must be one of Siberia's best ambassadors to the world after his epic journey.