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

Colin Madsen 'froze to death after taking cannabis', says law enforcement, but friends dispute findings.

The terrified cow ran from a field in Lesogorsk after the amorous bull started harassing it, said witnesses.

Almost 3 million hectares on fire, including Arctic, with fumes having hit area larger than European Union.

Epicentre of quake measuring up to 6 on Richter Scale was under Lake Baikal - but local pets knew it was coming.

He chose to become a hermit for six months on the shore of Lake Baikal in deep winter, miles from the nearest town and city.

The German car-maker has picked out Siberia as a key area for growth.

When Vadim Kolpakov went on an expedition to the north of Irkutsk region, he had no inkling of the sensational discovery he was about to make.

Exceptional display from new exhibition in Irkutsk is the work of an entire family.