The Russian government is to give priority to Siberia and the Far East as it puts modernisation on fast-forward, insists Dmitry Medvedev.

Freak climate conditions sees an abnormally warm November. 

With fur on its tail and twice the size of a human being, no one yet knows what the animal is.

South Korean specialist hails opening of new World Mammoth Centre in Siberia, dedicated to bringing beast back to life.

Call to protect unique site with thousands of ideally preserved bones of prehistoric animals.

New crossing on the Ob River has the longest arch span in Russia and world's largest mesh arch.

People feel better about themselves and their lives, defying the international stereotype of Siberia.

23,856 inhabitants in one of Siberia's remotest outposts suffer winter freeze in minus 25C.

Some 16 from the aircraft with military personnel on board are 'severely injured' and were flown by helicopter to hospitals in Tiksi.