Putin backs proposal to give one hectare to each citizen or person willing to move to region in a bid to stimulate economy and boost population.

Vice Premier sees scope to make Arctic 'ours forever' with plans to harness resources and help protect fragile environment.

Expert says deadly gas released from melting permafrost region will lead to 'awful' consequences for global warming.

Homage to the remarkable bravery of sailors and troops who repelled the Germans in the only World War Two combat action in Siberia.

Only 7 dogs remain: is it enough to save the species? 

But notorious 'chessboard murderer' was 'ditched by his prospective bride' though he refuses to believe he was dumped.

Medieval archer's 'unique quiver' and arrows with iron tips found in hole in a cliff, along with his wooden sarcophagus.

The pet lost all four paws in January in -40C cold in Tomsk, but video shows him walking again with artificial titanium limbs.

Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev is to lead discussion of how to put Siberia on the world map of growth at the annual forum.

Capable of carrying 200 people and tonnes of cargo, new blimp for the 21st century could soon be taking off.