Divers brave minus 45C to place a 'New Year Tree' beneath the ice on bed of the mighty Lena River.

Emergency services in major operation with higher toll feared.

As temperatures sunk to minus 50C and below, schools and kindergartens were closed for the world's hardiest children.

At least three are dangerously close to population centres in Irkutsk region.

2,500 adults, 623 children so far vaccinated in the Republic of Tuva to prevent flea-spreading of the decease.

Here's how people can substitute Siberia after the falls of the rouble.

More than three-quarters of the population in some areas found to be overweight and now Jamie Oliver says it's time to act.

Siberian tycoon is behind new $44 million franchise agreement with McDonald's.

Colourful election as bears, tigers and half-naked gymnasts vote in record-breaking result.