But how did ancient artists create prehistoric masterpieces on sheer cliffs today only accessible by sophisticated modern climbing equipment?

Born in the Siberian taiga, recluse Agafya Lykova is the sole survivor of the Lykov family who cut themselves off from civilisation in 1936.

Likely from the Okunev culture, might this mysterious ancient figurine with the angry face be a children's 'rattle', to ward off evil spirits? 

Bears are increasingly coming out of the forest in search of food, say wildlife experts.

For most of her life Agafya, 77, has lived as a peasant from the 18th century, guided by an old Bible.

Average temperatures in the north of the Kara and Barents seas were 4C to 5C higher than previous years.

2,400 year old Ust-Taseyevsky idol 'underwent racial realignment early in Middle Ages', losing his European looks.

Ukraine has moved its Consulate General from Vladivostok to Novosibirsk. The former Soviet state has other Consultates General around Russia already.

They dived into rivers and lakes to celebrate the Orthodox Christian holiday of Epiphany.

Agafya Lykova rejects leaving her remote house even though debris from coming rocket launch could fall dangerously close.