Shilka became a global star last year in her pen in Novosibirsk but now she is set to be big in Japan after bid to keep her in Russia fails.
The 'capital of Siberia' this week hosts the World Snow Forum 2013 dedicated to improving modern life for people living in the harshest winter conditions.
Novosibirsk treated to the majesty of a rare meteorological occurrence.
Temperatures of up to 35C force exodus to river and lake beaches.
A two-tailed comet should be visible with the naked eye on Friday and following nights in Novosibirsk, say astronomers.
'Monstration' leader detained by police special forces.
A twice weekly service starting in Irkutsk will fly to Krasnoyarsk, Novosibirsk, Omsk and Tyumen.
Marking the centenary of the Paris premiere of the 'The Rite of Spring', the ballet plays for two nights in Novosibirsk.