Experts say a crack has appeared in the precarious granite giant: but if it falls into the lake, it will unleash ancient legends which might change the world.

The Siberian Times is online again after overcoming technical problems, bringing you news and pictures again from the east of Russia.

Prehistoric Siberians lived in Denisova Cave earlier than scientists realised - new claim based on state-of-the-art technology.

Popular Sheregesh in Kemerovo region to get a $131 million Sochi-style makeover.

My only knowledge of Russia came from Hollywood movies, James Bond films in particular - though I was aware that From Russia with Love was made back in 60s. 

Latest sensational breakthrough from ancient remains found in Altai Mountain cave are revealed in Nature scientific journal.

Invention can revolutionise detection at airports and on other forms of public transport.

Study of 3.7 million people shows males in the region above norm but females only average