Siberian timber
'The Siberian pine is just divine: that is the overwhelming verdict of riders hurtling round the thrilling new velodrome at 2012 Olympics', reported Reuters.
Exports overseas increase to highest levels in seven years but Russia still slips behind rivals as Asia turns to other countries for wood.
Kamvari Architects won an open international competition to design information kiosks along the world's most famous rail route.
As soon as a Honda fell through the ice, locals were preparing to use an age-old system to pull it out.
Officials from Russia and North Korea say the long-waited train connection is now almost ready.
The poaching, trade, transportation and possession of endangered animals is to be made a criminal offence in Russia.
Demands increased on 3 August for a 'state of emergency' to be declared on the world's fifth longest river due to a catastrophic shortage of water.
72 year old Agafya Lykova begged for help saying she was short of food.
Vet clinics inundated with cases of cats and dogs suffering health problems and rashes in 'Dirty 30' Siberian city.
Find included gallbladders of bears and musk deer.
Sent to Siberia
Born in Siberia
