The beaches here are thronged with sun-seekers, children paddle in the warm waters — even the babushki are relaxed.

Handler defends moving the reptile in extreme conditions after media highlight animal's death from hypothermia.

As one area continues to fight blaze, communities in tragedy-hit Khakassia show that human spirit and togetherness can prevail.

Unique remains give vital clues to man's origins and early travels, say experts.

Roman showed true Siberian survival instincts in the wild, never giving up hope that he would be found.

First polar bear born at zoo in 40 years separated from heartbroken mother as she gets set for new solo life.

Eight hour drama before 70 people, including women and children, plucked to safety.

But then Siberia also has no less than SEVEN real Santa figures, and you can meet them all here.

Aged 71, she shuns civilisation and accepts a helicopter ride back to her home in remote Siberia, without a gun to protect her from bears.