Pedal power challenge as the Red Bull Trans-Siberian Extreme ultra-stage bicycle race heads from Moscow to Vladivostok.
Deposits uncovered 56 years ago set to finally be extracted as drillers aim to take on China and become a major force in producing ore.
Viktoria Adaeva went out to play on an ice slide before climbing onto a nearby 'turtle' also sculpted of ice.
Tyumen regional traffic inspectorate chief Sergei Besedin was arrested 'accepting a $30,000 bribe', say reports.
Aircraft 'full of passengers' blown 180 degrees as Boeing 737 is lashed in blizzard.
Deaths - and attempts - may be linked to barbaric 'games' encouraging young people to take their own lives.
Siberia's colossal resource potential is a great competitive advantage that needs to be skilfully deployed.
The 76-metre (246 ft) high cascade is also called ‘The Bride’ for its distinctive female shape.