Today the Asia Pacific is a vital center of economic development and progressive political influence.

The ancient mummy of a mysterious young woman, known as the Ukok Princess, is finally returning home to the Altai Republic this month.

Her dog saved her by caring for Karina for nine days then returning home and guiding rescuers to her.

Vladimir Putin surprises a female Siberian student with flowers on her 23rd birthday but also comes face to face with a woolly mammoth.

Aim to double annual bilateral trade to $10 billion by 2016.

Meet Syoma, the fearless, who plays cat and mouse....with a fox. 

Stunning pictures as shamans from around the world gather in Sayan Mountains.

Haunting beauty of massive hole as scientists examine frozen lake formed after giant blowout.