Novosibirsk - the unofficial capital of Siberia - is an excellent stopover for train travellers in search of rest and relaxation as they cross the continent.

Below are a few ideas, both within the city and also on a trip out to the satellite town of Akademgorodok, in the heart of pine forests

In summers - when it can be very hot - or in the extremely cold but sunny winters, the city is good for strolling, with plenty of pubs and cafes to wander into for those in need of a cooling, or warming, drink.  

You’ll be pleased to see how many people speak good English.

Everyone knows that Istanbul is the city of contrasts; much less known is that Novosibirsk is the city of start-ups. 

The 5.3 tremor was felt over a wide area but was centred some 21km from Belovo in Kemerovo region.

Do you have a dream? This technopark is where you can make it real.

The new-class accelerator will be made for the Russian Federal Nuclear Centre, chairman of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences said.

The aim of the cell bank is to focus on developing cures and antidotes to intractable diseases such as tick-borne encephalitis.

Fragments of the meteorite which exploded over the Urals have revealed  their geological identity to Siberian scientists.

A pioneering French-Siberian Scientific and Education Centre highlights international recognition of Siberia's scientific strength.