Two weeks after collecting his passport from Vladimir Putin, the Hollywood actor discloses intriguing DNA in his family tree.

Greenpeace claim authorities underestimate the scale of destruction, amid warnings of lack of resources to fight fires. 

As usual there is outlandish speculation about an alien visit, but there is genuine puzzlement and disagreement among experts over the mystery object.

The Okhotsk Sea quake registered 8.3 on the Richter Scale at a depth of 600km, and prompted a tsunami warning. 

Our map shows the attacks by bears on humans across a swathe of Siberia and the Russian Far East.

Sparkling discovery of precious gems in solidified lava of Tolbachik flare-up.

It may seem unusual but sunbathing in snow and wearing nothing more than a swimming costume in -10C can help fitness.

From the Pacific in the east, to the Urals in the west, hardy Russians display their religious feelings - and bravery.

The Australian travel company is revolutionising the image of Siberia in the outside world.

In separate case, members of a 'bird mafia' illegally snaring and exporting Red Book hawks and falcons to Middle East were detained in Buryatia.