Sardana Avksentyeva swept to power as mayor of Russia’s diamond capital in September.

The young beast's head was resting on a paw in frozen ground for up to 50,000 years, shows amazing first picture.

Fast track evolution as great Siberian symbol is surprisingly unmasked as an immigrant breed.

New find in 'perfect condition' just two metres from 2011 discovery of 12,400 year old dog.

Secret KGB documents and a book by ex-FSB colonel kickstart 100 year old search for missing Romanov treasures and valuables.

But how did they get to landlocked Kurgan region, 2,400 kilometres from the nearest ocean?

Experts to check remains uncovered during road building excavations close to Tit-Ary in Khangalassky district.

'Absolutely stunning' ancient ornaments discovered with no known comparisons, presenting a puzzle for archeologists: which culture made this?