Plan for Islamic extremist attack on city during May public holidays marking the anniversary of the end of World War Two.

Omsk region emergency services said number of wildfires is seven to ten times above the ‘norm’.

Another success in major operation to clamp down on illegal batches of luxury food during fishing season in Siberia.

People evacuated after thunderstorms-with-no-rain ignite foliage and forests.

As new season starts, video of illegal trapping shows the source of fur for highly prized coats.

7 out of top 10 regions for confiscations are in Siberia or Russian Far East.

A day of mourning will be held on Thursday for the victims of a fatal five metre high avalanche  that struck a group of seven teenagers. 

Temperatures of up to 35C force exodus to river and lake beaches. 

Famous as a place of exile in Tsarist and Soviet times, it could now gets its first international class hotel.

A pioneering French-Siberian Scientific and Education Centre highlights international recognition of Siberia's scientific strength.