Real-life adventurers to a 'professional blonde' queue to participate in the ultimate brutal television reality contest, where 'rape and murder' are not banned.

Eaten by an ancient cave lion or bear, only the tail was left, preserved by the Siberian permafrost.

Transit passengers from 20 countries will be allowed 72 hours in Russia without the hassle of obtaining a visa.

New tourism offices planned across China as government eyes up five-fold increase in visitors crossing the border.

Independent film makers from around the world choose Siberia.

Exports overseas increase to highest levels in seven years but Russia still slips behind rivals as Asia turns to other countries for wood.

Remarkable images show a test tube blood sample from a female of the long-extinct species. 

Place your bets as Russia takes on Macau and Las Vegas to woo Pacific gamblers.