An investigation is underway in Tyva region over thousands of people being left without heating in temperatures of minus 40C.
Before Yuri Gagarin conquered space for humans, some 29 flights took place with dogs, the unsung heroes of man's arrival in the cosmos.
Nuclear scientist alleged to have stolen small aircraft, but he insists he had paid for it and is the victim of an elaborate fraud.
Olga Chekanova, 24, went from nightclub at 4am, and taxi driver dropped her 200 metres from destination.
Emergency services refuse to comment cause of extraordinary blast in the dark sky.
It's the day Siberians have fun drenching each other - but why?
Warplane suddenly lost height; pilot successfully ejected.