Police are investigating the sudden death of Viktoria Lygdenova, 22, in Ulan-Ude, in the Republic of Buryatia.

Many families with young children among those finding new homes - and hope - in Siberia.

It might be snowing and cold outside, but inside Zhukovka it will always be 12 degrees… though it can rain on command!

Cache of White Army weapons used in Russian Civil War seized by police who destroyed 'dangerous' grenades and ammunition.

Businessman has spoken candidly over the controversial events of the 1990s, admitting he paid protection money to criminal gangs. 

Futuristic Khanty-Mansiysk gives a new image to Siberia ahead of shale revolution.

Director of Alliance Francaise cultural organisation in Irkutsk 'removed his electronic tagging device and fled'.

Two more cling on to a railing in an incident in Lensk, Sakha Republic, caught on video.