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

Archeological evidence from the Altai region makes clear the arrival of Homo erectus from Africa can be dated at between 800,000 and one million years ago.

Medieval archer's 'unique quiver' and arrows with iron tips found in hole in a cliff, along with his wooden sarcophagus.

Siberian tycoon is behind new $44 million franchise agreement with McDonald's.

Latest sensational breakthrough from ancient remains found in Altai Mountain cave are revealed in Nature scientific journal.

Photo traps capture beauty of the big cat stalking the landscape by day and night in shadow of Altai Mountains.

Grapes for first 10,000 bottles of wine now being harvested in Altai vineyards.

Traps record snow leopardess and cubs as experts work with border guards to help protect species.

Bird flies 500 km off course and tries to make its winter home at impossibly cold lake mountain before firefighters come to the rescue.

Unique physiology of people in Altai mountain region means only they can perform the melodies that date back centuries.