The 5.3 tremor was felt over a wide area but was centred some 21km from Belovo in Kemerovo region.

At least 138 miners brought safely to surface of Alrosa's Mir complex with hopes of getting remaining men out alive.

There was an inspiring new aspect to the May 9 Victory Day commemorations across Russia, thanks to the idea of a Siberian man.

Ambitious new 1billion rouble venture could see advent of ‘gambling tourism’ in Russia as visitors fly in to Altai resort.

Giant sinkhole threatens more homes as it widens each week.

Scientists discover 'first' creature to move from water to land almost 400 million years ago.

Independent film makers from around the world choose Siberia.

The wife and child of Rostislav Bardokin suffered smoke inhalation after the family flat was doused with gasoline and set on fire.

Monuments to the Bolshevik leader are the key to a new competitive sport called Lenining. 

Antidote to gloomy news in the world as 1,525 wear swimsuits for annual Siberian snow festival.