Predators seek food in villages all around Siberia as climate expert warns of worse fires each year due to soaring rise in temperatures, 10C above average.
Siberia's colossal resource potential is a great competitive advantage that needs to be skilfully deployed.
New purchase's total reserves are put at 2.2 billion tonnes of coking coal, and around 50 billion cubic metres of methane gas.
Unique remains give vital clues to man's origins and early travels, say experts.
Chronic wildfires across Siberia have forced birds to flock to the extreme west of Europe in search of sanctuary, it is claimed.
Proof of recovery of endangered species after 'historic' sighting of Siberian tiger 2000 km west of its usual habitat.
The authorities in Bratsk have received more than 60 calls from residents complaining of bears on the streets and close to houses.
Derek Doy, 71, was determined to fulfil his childhood dream, overcoming his heart trouble in Novosibirsk, to complete trip.
2,500 adults, 623 children so far vaccinated in the Republic of Tuva to prevent flea-spreading of the decease.
Irina, 27, dashes to be by her babushka's side as 89 year old is reported in a coma.