Population told there is a 'need' to get back into the garden or field and pull together to overcome economic crisis.

Exports overseas increase to highest levels in seven years but Russia still slips behind rivals as Asia turns to other countries for wood.

Deputy premier Dmitry Rogozin stresses importance of boosting ties with Beijing.

Deputy premier Dmitry Rogozin looks to Asia as China confirms $5 billion boost for Russian Far East.

Memorandum of understanding will see construction of major projects including new refinery and upgrade to port.

Remains of suspected female of Turkik origin found in at an altitude of 2,803 metres in the Altai Mountains.

New cities and industries could be created from construction of high-speed railway and motorway routes spanning whole of country.

Thanks to Novosibirsk scientists we can see how she looked in real life, the vivid colours she wore and her stylish headdress. And her beauty secrets!

Quality of life in booming oil capital Tyumen is better than that in Moscow or St Petersburg, says financial survey.

Intrigue over how German-made 12th century blade, adorned in Sweden, reached Siberia.