A pioneering French-Siberian Scientific and Education Centre highlights international recognition of Siberia's scientific strength.

Here we go back in time and remember 13 remarkable moments of 2013.

Russian President to 'personally' monitor situation amid fears projects could alter river flows and harm Baikal eco-system.

An investigation is underway in Tyva region over thousands of people being left without heating in temperatures of minus 40C.

Petroglyphs some 7,000 years older than earlier thought with ancients artists using same style in Siberia and Mongolia.

Drivers take 12 days covering 7,000km to see how new 'plug-in' rechargeable cars cope with climate and landscape.

'Second Spring' arrives with rhododendron blossoming for rare encore in October.