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.

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

Revealing pictures of Siberian ruins as new royal theory may explain this remote 8th century summer schloss.

Pictures show how drivers face deadly threat from summer fire 'hell' as fuel truck went at top speed to avoid killer spark.

Boys, aged 5 and 8, were playing on the raft by the shore when it broke free carrying them downstream in strong current