On 31 March, the remarkable Modelling School for People with Special Needs in Tomsk will hold its third casting session.

Three cities east of the Urals are in the top ten for a new survey of national contentment.

Bolshevik leader's statue crashes in pieces in Kemerovo.

World famous sculptor has been commissioned to create a new landmark sculpture in Kyzyl - the capital of Tyva - marking the spirit of Asia.

Karina became the symbol of resilience and hope when - aged only 4 - she survived 12 days in taiga of Yakutia.

Her unique style reflects her love affair with her Yakutian motherland.

The pair used sand spades over several days to dig a hole under fence, then staged freedom bid.

Master blacksmith reveals how modern knives are closely related to those excavated from ancient archeological sites.

World famous Irina, 27, dashes to be by her babushka's side as 89 year old is reported in a coma.