One of Novosibirsk's gems, Nord Castle is described as a 'luxury boutique hotel', with a very good quality spa and wellness centre, indoor pool, fitness centre, and free wifi.
Rooms are air conditioned and spacious, with balconies overlooking one of the city’s most beautiful pine forest in the city, Zayeltsovskiy Bor.
The Nord Castle attracts a high number of returning guests, who come both for business and pleasure. The restaurant, with a nice summer terrace, offers a good selection of Russian, French and Mediterranean dishes, and boasts an an extensive wine collection.
Officially Colin Madsen, 25, died from hypothermia on a hiking trip in Buryatia, but his family are convinced he was killed.
He is believed to be 20, born in the wild, never went to school, received no vaccinations, and was cut off from civilisation.
Aged 20, he never went to school but is confident he will easily pass university entrance exams.