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

Developed in Siberia, the new pepper spray will help ward off aggressive animals and help reduce attacks on people.

For past year devoted Masha has been waiting in a hospital for the beloved owner who will never return.

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.

Photographer Igor Gavar from Omsk sets out to challenge traditional stereotypes of Russian babushkas.

These remarkable pictures show how young Siberian scientist Irina Mukhamedshina, 22, has trained a fox to be as obedient as a dog.

Scientists remain confident of one day bringing back the beast to roam again in Siberia.

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