Reclusive state bordering Russian Far East claims to have 'joined the ranks of advanced nuclear states'.
….and it was worn by a man!
The ancient mummy of a mysterious young woman, known as the Ukok Princess, is finally returning home to the Altai Republic this month.
We take a trip to Mount Mamai in the Republic of Buryatia, well-known to local snow fanatics, but still a secret to many outsiders.
Russian minister wants to send Brits on vacation to 'magical' Siberia to make them 'feel 10 years younger'.
Stranded on Teletskoye Lake in the Altai Mountains, bird's only hope of survival is to be caught and put in a zoo.