Derek Doy, 71, was determined to fulfil his childhood dream, overcoming his heart trouble in Novosibirsk, to complete trip.

The distance between capital city Moscow and key Siberian cities could shrink in plan envisaged by the Kremlin leader.

Ambitious plans unveiled for 250km/h train that would cut travel times and drive new business and tourism between two countries.

Pensioner from the UK says medical staff among best in the world after he fell suddenly ill on dream trip across Russia with his wife.

We join photographer Kisoon Choi on a journey of discovery across Yakutia and the Far East and celebrate the unique landscapes, cities and peoples.

He chose to become a hermit for six months on the shore of Lake Baikal in deep winter, miles from the nearest town and city.

Maru was sent back to the kennels where she was born on Trans-Siberian railway by 'allergic' owner, but escaped the train.

Ahead of the Winter Olympics in Sochi, the flame will twice cross Siberia, once from west to east, then east to west.

You've already run the great marathons in Berlin, London or New York, tried Paris, Amsterdam or Hololulu? Have a look at Omsk, Western Siberia.