Brain of young female Yuka, preserved in permafrost for 39,000 years, is 'identical' to today's elephants, say scientists.

New estimate puts number at 80, almost double some recent figures.

The first picture of how a stylish 'ancient Egyptian' necklace was discovered in the heart of Siberia.

New rail bridge linking the two countries symbolizes closest-ever economic co-operation between neighbors.

More than 20 calves born although park keepers say there could be more.

'The Siberian pine is just divine: that is the overwhelming verdict of riders hurtling round the thrilling new velodrome at 2012 Olympics', reported Reuters.

On 10 February, eight travellers set out on a two month odyssey covering 4,000 km through some of the world's most inhospitable terrain.

A renaissance of one of Siberia's first outposts as the Far North becomes the new economic frontier.

Average temperatures in the north of the Kara and Barents seas were 4C to 5C higher than previous years.