Scientist warns of 'environmental disaster' due to 'irreversible' pollution in world's deepest and oldest lake.

Altai floodwater could be sent to parched Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, says Russian agriculture minister.

Reindeer herders find more craters in the far north in a deepening puzzle for scientists. 

Capable of carrying 200 people and tonnes of cargo, new blimp for the 21st century could soon be taking off.

Living bacteria found in permafrost - '3.5 million years old' - is 'scientific sensation' which allows 'mice grannies' to reproduce.

Does a spooky event in New England 238 years ago hold the clue to the eerie blackness that descended one week ago in Siberia?

New cities and industries could be created from construction of high-speed railway and motorway routes spanning whole of country.

Session seen as a significant step towards improving economic prospects for vast priority region including eastern Siberia.

Revamped airfields on target in key Siberian locations as military is boosted in energy-rich region.

They wear military headgear, raise the flag, carry knives in their mouths, and shoot at a target.