World's coldest region defies its stereotype. 

Two snowmobilers die but five dug out of snow alive in Khakassia: video shows desperate rescue efforts to save tourists.

More flooding misery due to burst dam as experts say the cause is global warming.

Patient breaks out of hospital wearing only a bed sheet in search of his favourite brew, seemingly oblivious to an outside temperature of minus 16C.

As much as two billion tonnes can be extracted from open-cast site over the next 167 years with hopes it can transform rural region.

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

Irkutsk Airport seen as potential destination by major airlines at Routes Asia - 2014 forum in Malaysia.

Your guide is the Chairman of the Tuva Republic's government, Sholban Kara-Ool.

The Kremlin's 'Mr Siberia' Viktor Tolokonsky tells 'Sphere of Influence' business magazine what our vast region means to him.

Southern Siberia hit by punishing flames causing death and destruction.