Call to locals and tourists to aid experts counter the green gunge 'polluting' world's deepest lake.

Her unique style reflects her love affair with her Yakutian motherland.

The 152-inmate prison will be in  Yeniseisk, 3218 kilometres east of Moscow, said a senior official.

Eyecatching belt buckles worn by Xiongnu female invaders is found buried on the banks of the Yenesei River in modern-day Tuva Republic.

Lifelike model shows the first known plant-eating dinosaur with feathers and scales.

This is the first picture of how a stylish 'ancient Egyptian' necklace was discovered in the heart of Siberia.

Examination of ancient cave lion cub offers prospect of 'oldest-ever breast milk'.

My only knowledge of Russia came from Hollywood movies, James Bond films in particular - though I was aware that From Russia with Love was made back in 60s.