Siberian jade

SWAT team ambush illegal cargo at night in open seas off coast of the Democratic People's Republic.

Bronze Age burial near Lake Baikal intrigues archeologists who have not yet revealed contents of leather pouch between man's kneecaps.

Separately, 18 frozen bear paws hidden in coal cargo train nabbed by customs.

Eyecatching belt buckles worn by Xiongnu female invaders is found buried on the banks of the Yenesei River in modern-day Tuva Republic.

The ancient mummy of a mysterious young woman, known as the Ukok Princess, is finally returning home to the Altai Republic this month.

Dating back 40,000 years to the Denisovan species of early humans, new pictures show beauty and craftsmanship of prehistoric jewellery.

Bear and goats among drowned animals at two zoos after typhoon and heavy rain hits Russian Far East.

Illegal export was heading for China, before smuggling chain busted in major operation in Khabarovsk region.