Pioneering director of Novosibirsk Zoo died age 75 following medical treatment in Israel.
Vasily Yurchenko, 53, ousted after dossier of complaints sent to the president.
Son of revolutionary leader heads Cuban delegation to Novosibirsk.
The 'capital of Siberia' this week hosts the World Snow Forum 2013 dedicated to improving modern life for people living in the harshest winter conditions.
Blow for ruling United Russia as party suffers defeat in the country's third city.
Diamond capital of Russia shines with one of the most spectacular 1 May demonstration in the country.
'Monstration' leader detained by police special forces.