Siberian exile

Expedition retraces the route of last Tsar Nicholas II into Siberian exile

It was in August 1917 - 95 years ago this month - that the abdicated emperor and his fearful family departed Tyumen into their Siberian exile.

Siberian birds flee flames to exile in Ireland

Chronic wildfires across Siberia have forced birds to flock to the extreme west of Europe in search of sanctuary, it is claimed.

Poland's first feature film on families deported to Siberia

Award-winning director Janusz Zaorski says members of his family were sent into exile in the east of Russia during the war years.

Resilient bacterium from the Siberian permafrost could survive on the inhospitable surface of Mars

Until now, it was believed no form of life could exist on the Red planet.

Walk the line... Re-trace history on part of the route that took convicts to Siberia

Once part of the longest road in the world, tourist officials launch new initiative to get visitors to experience the pathway that linked West with East.

Doubletree by Hilton

A great new addition to the Novosibirsk hotel scene, especially for business travellers, as well as for tourists doing the Trans-Siberian in style, who fancy being pampered on a four star stopover.

The level of comfort is world standard and should ensure Western visitors thoroughly enjoy their Siberian exile!

Located in a quiet corner of the city centre, the hotel offers a good a la carte restaurant, called ‘Paris’, a bar and 24 hour room service.

Is 'Gulag city' of Chita about to get a Hilton hotel?

Famous as a place of exile in Tsarist and Soviet times, it could now gets its first international class hotel.

Poland to unveil its first feature film on families deported to Siberia during II World War

Award-winning director and screenwriter Janusz Zaorski says members of his own family were sent into exile in the east of Russia during the war years.