The beaches here are thronged with sun-seekers, children paddle in the warm waters — even the babushki are relaxed.
Ambitious new 1billion rouble venture could see advent of ‘gambling tourism’ in Russia as visitors fly in to Altai resort.
A theme of modernisation was behind the prime minister's swing through Siberia this week.
Norilsk is home to the world biggest mining and metallurgy complex, and is shut off from the world in more ways than one.
Your guide is the Chairman of the Tuva Republic's government, Sholban Kara-Ool.
Anna Tereshkova unveils her ambitious plans to break old taboos and make Novosibirsk a capital of modern art.
Russian ecologist says his undercover trip shows Arctic ecosystem is irreversibly damaged, as whistleblower in ecological watchdog quits and leaves town.
Construction has begun on a Park Inn by Radisson hotel in Novosibirsk with its opening planned for 2014.