legends of Siberia

World famous sculptor has been commissioned to create a new landmark sculpture in Kyzyl - the capital of Tyva - marking the spirit of Asia.

Spaso-Zashiverskaya has survived wars, permafrost, and a smallpox outbreak that wiped out its congregation.

British band is silenced by Christian group in Novosibirsk.

How horseracing and equestrian culture is developing in the Sakha Republic.

Siberian scientists make discovery of 2,500 year old Saka settlement in up to 23 metres of water in Kyrgyzstan.

The find, as old as Christ, is the latest treasure from the sacred and mysterious site of Ust-Polui in Salekhard, say experts.

The president's visit to Novosibirsk honours one of the Soviet Union's great heroes but also set the course for future Russian military aviation.

This year sees the 400th anniversary of the House of Romanov, the Russian royal family thrown on the scrapheap of history in 1917.

The Australian travel company is revolutionising the image of Siberia in the outside world.