Deep in Siberia, psychology experts claim they have made an astonishing breakthrough in curing drink and drug addicts.

Monument to Kate Marsden unveiled in Sosnovka village 123 years after she set out on her epic work.

Almost 3 million hectares on fire, including Arctic, with fumes having hit area larger than European Union.

Celebrities, millionaire collectors and even royalty all want a piece of the Siberian 'phenomenon' who is still relatively unknown in his homeland.

Woman pushing baby in pram has narrow escape as ground disappears below her.

This is a small 3* hotel compared with some of Novosibirsk's cavernous options, with 33 rooms -  studios, luxury rooms and apartments available as well as standard singles and doubles - aimed mainly at the business traveller. 

The hotel offers conference hall, sitting 120 people.  

There is a round-the-clock grill bar and several saunas with billiards. All rooms are air-conditioned, with television and minibars. 

They dived into rivers and lakes to celebrate the Orthodox Christian holiday of Epiphany.

Ukraine has moved its Consulate General from Vladivostok to Novosibirsk. The former Soviet state has other Consultates General around Russia already.