Pictures show 1,835 men, women and children 'smash record' in the Siberian sun.

How people use the extreme cold to 'freeze dry' clothes. 

Ambitious new 1billion rouble venture could see advent of ‘gambling tourism’ in Russia as visitors fly in to Altai resort.

Teenager held for 40 minutes by tiger through the bars before she was released and rushed to hospital.

Winter comes to summer including freak hailstorms, mega-flooding but also wild fires.

It is a medical fact that children are healthier if they daily run out into the snow in their swimming costumes - and pour a bucket of cold water over their heads.

Mormons held for lecturing on their religious convictions while on tourist visas.

Secret KGB documents and a book by ex-FSB colonel kickstart 100 year old search for missing Romanov treasures and valuables.

Possible route could see 400km/hour bullet train pass through heart of Siberia and Altai region with stops in major cities.