My only knowledge of Russia came from Hollywood movies, James Bond films in particular - though I was aware that From Russia with Love was made back in 60s.
Scientists close to precise dating of the Shigir Idol, twice as ancient as the Egyptian Pyramids.
Bronze Age burial near Lake Baikal intrigues archeologists who have not yet revealed contents of leather pouch between man's kneecaps.
Intrigue over how German-made 12th century blade, adorned in Sweden, reached Siberia.
Unique pieces of skin from the late Jurassic era dinosaurs has been uncovered in a natural 'time capsule' by scientists in the Trans-Baikal region.
Novosibirsk resident developed symptoms of the illness that has baffled scientists and doctors during visit to family in Kazakhstan.
A giant furry octopus? Remains of a woolly mammoth? An unknown primeval creature from the deep?