Standing two metres tall, the giant deer was assumed to be extinct about 10,300 years ago, but new research finds it was still alive across Siberia.

Scientist Vladimir Surdin believes 'silver clouds' were the cause of the multi-coloured night sky witnessed by thousands of people.

Quality of life in booming oil capital Tyumen is better than that in Moscow or St Petersburg, says financial survey.

Mushroom picker Alexander Lopukhin, 44, said he was certain he would die.

Acquittal of Dmitry Loshagin, 39, is reversed in sensational Yekaterinburg verdict.

Venison exports will 'increase' despite first anthrax outbreak in 70 years, but scientists remain adamant: Herd numbers must fall further.

But rare disease that affects just 50 people worldwide is not holding Roman back as he looks for a career in the financial market.

Secret KGB documents and a book by ex-FSB colonel kickstart 100 year old search for missing Romanov treasures and valuables.

'When I came to Yergaki National Park I was blown away by the beauty of the place. It was so stunning it felt unreal'.