Aged 71, she shuns civilisation and accepts a helicopter ride back to her home in remote Siberia, without a gun to protect her from bears.

A Soviet-era hotel which has undergone substantial and welcome renovation and now offers good value for money 3* facilities for its guests. 

Very good location on Lenina street makes it convenient for most amenities in the city centre.

With apartments, business deluxe, business single, business double and comfort class accommodation, it aims to meet most tastes. 

Marriott opens prestigious new hotel on 16 June in Novosibirsk, Siberia's biggest city.

Mercy mission brings stores for Agafya Lykova to help her survive the winter in her remote retreat.

American-born goat farmer records special message for his internet fans as he prepares to celebrate his second festive holiday in two weeks.

Two young birds saved after taking a seriously wrong turn during migration.

Zhirinovsky renews old idea about using east of Russia as a place of punishment.

Now standing almost two metres tall, zoo’s new arrival is beginning to win her battle for survival.