The explosion at around 17.00 local time on Monday came during painting works at plant on the Yenisei River upstream of the city of Krasnoyarsk.
Eight hour drama before 70 people, including women and children, plucked to safety.
Ambitious plans to connect Siberia's huge power supplies to those of Western Russia are under consideration.
Kids learn how to tell apart a dog and wolf footprint, to make a LED torch, how a hydraulic unit works, and who a bear wakes first.
My only knowledge of Russia came from Hollywood movies, James Bond films in particular - though I was aware that From Russia with Love was made back in 60s.
But how did ancient artists create prehistoric masterpieces on sheer cliffs today only accessible by sophisticated modern climbing equipment?
Almost 3 million hectares on fire, including Arctic, with fumes having hit area larger than European Union.
Spectacular ice show attracts mesmerised crowds of onlookers in Surgut as world’s 7th longest river defies spring.
This vast region has some of the world's greatest rivers, but they could do much more to support the economic regeneration and security of the country.
Siberia aluminium magnate blames Central Bank for failing to stem problems and says they would be better off ruling economy 'from Space'.