Special train - the Eurasian Star - will reopen exotic and historic trail linking China, Mogolia and Russia.

Ambitious new 1billion rouble venture could see advent of ‘gambling tourism’ in Russia as visitors fly in to Altai resort.

These extraordinary pictures give graphic new evidence of climate change.

Journalist Kate Baklitskaya today begins an epic 3 month tour of some of Siberia's most iconic places.

Drifts have reached one metre in height with schools closed, cars abandoned and even a military tank pulling out stranded drivers.

Six holy men summon players' ancestors, begging for support in the game against Spain.

Call to protect unique site with thousands of ideally preserved bones of prehistoric animals.

Retired paratrooper aged 102 keeps secret how he cast his ballot in Tyumen.

New legislation in Latvia is poised to offer citizenship in the European Union country to the children and grandchildren of its exiles forcibly sent to Siberia.

First exclusive pictures inside the grave of 'giant' warlord horseman who held sway in the 11th century but lost his left arm in his final battle.