The beaches here are thronged with sun-seekers, children paddle in the warm waters — even the babushki are relaxed.
Officials probe report of militant trying to recruit young Russians to the cause in Syria at city university over 18 month period.
100,000 troops and 5,000 weapons involved in the exercises in the Eastern Military District.
Photographer Igor Gavar from Omsk sets out to challenge traditional stereotypes of Russian babushkas.
Proposals have been made for high speed trains to run on two routes between Omsk and Novosibirsk, and Novosibirsk and Krasnoyarsk.
Female 'criminal' from Siberia finally to face justice after 18 years on the run.