Giant ramparts guarded Altai Mountains against attack from the north, says leading archeologist Professor Andrey Borodovsky.

The authorities in Bratsk have received more than 60 calls from residents complaining of bears on the streets and close to houses.

Prime Minister's eastern promise of special incentives for entrepreneurs.

Statue to Soviet dictator erected close to proposed memorial to his victims of political repression is labelled 'blasphemy’.

Jasmine is credited with saving the lives of many dozens of people during a ten year police career.

Tomsk journalist created stunning tropical island image in -25C snow to cheer up locals during Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Tyva republic registers Saudi-like heat but is also hit by wildfires.

Footage of Novosibirsk man standing on top of 632m-tall Shanghai Tower becomes latest advert for Internet search engine.

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

Her treasures include an incense burner decorated by solar symbols, 1,500 beads that once adorned her costume, and 100 pendants made from animal teeth.