Russians grieving over damage to magical forests surrounding Siberia's jewel.
Animals cannot forage for lichen under the snow crust on the Yamal peninsula.
'Global warming' behind major change in arrivals from Omsk to Pacific.
Around 400 delegates are expected including representatives of 41 ethnic minorities representing around a quarter of a million people.
Premier Dmitry Medvedev warned it will take two to three weeks to extinguish the fires raging across Siberia.
Pristine forests around the world's oldest lake go up in flames.
A pioneering French-Siberian Scientific and Education Centre highlights international recognition of Siberia's scientific strength.
Breakthrough in understanding shows that they were fluffy and downy like chicks
Highly prized victory comes without a shot in anger after 13 year battle in the corridors of the United Nations.