13 year old revealed as the daughter of a Neanderthal mother and a Denisovan father - separate humanoid groups now proven to have crossbred.
Twice as old as the Egyptian Pyramids, samples of the Shigir Idol are sent to Germany for testing.
Here we go back in time and remember 13 remarkable moments of 2013.
Bronze statue had been erected last month in Surgut by local people, but was seen as offensive by descendants of political detainees sent to Siberia.
The fatality occurred after the unnamed man handled the carcass of an infected cow in the Tselinniy district of Altai territory.
Most northerly palaeolithic site found on Arctic island of Stolbovoy, part of lost continental link between Siberia and Alaska, believe scientists.
Novosibirsk - the unofficial capital of Siberia - is an excellent stopover for train travellers in search of rest and relaxation as they cross the continent.
Below are a few ideas, both within the city and also on a trip out to the satellite town of Akademgorodok, in the heart of pine forests
In summers - when it can be very hot - or in the extremely cold but sunny winters, the city is good for strolling, with plenty of pubs and cafes to wander into for those in need of a cooling, or warming, drink.
You’ll be pleased to see how many people speak good English.
Exclusive pictures show autopsy on a four year old bison preserved in ice since ancient times.
The Australian travel company is revolutionising the image of Siberia in the outside world.
Thousands of people fleeing the Middle East and Africa into Europe should be redirected to Russia, claims economist Fred E Foldvary.