Siberian scientists make discovery of 2,500 year old Saka settlement in up to 23 metres of water in Kyrgyzstan.

Replica shows visage of 16 year old fighter buried with her weapons and horses.

Mushrooms growing on millions of our birch trees are 'promising' for further research, say Siberian scientists. 

Officially, Alexander I died of typhus aged 47 on 1 December 1825, but evidence suggests he faked his demise and lived as a holy man.

Pioneering facility for the production of possible medicines has been opened to bring scientific research one step closer to mass produced drugs.

A special tax regime - including zero rates - to kick-start the economy is under active consideration by the Kremlin. 

Archeologists hail extraordinary find of suspected ‘Hun woman’ with a jet gemstone buckle on her beaded belt.

Remains of extinct 'Steppe Mammoth' could bring new leap in understanding of 200,000 year old creatures.

New discovery of rare crystal Rosenbergite at 'burning ice' site where earth is hot despite temperatures of minus 35C.