Wildfires rage around Lake Baikal with 5,000-plus emergency workers deployed.

Ambitious new 1billion rouble venture could see advent of ‘gambling tourism’ in Russia as visitors fly in to Altai resort.

New rail bridge linking the two countries symbolizes closest-ever economic co-operation between neighbors.

It's a long way to Las Vegas, but Primorye region takes its first step as Tigre de Cristal casino opens.

Elders in Altai Mountains vote to reinter mummy of ancient woman 'to stop her anger which causes floods and earthquakes'.

A renaissance of one of Siberia's first outposts as the Far North becomes the new economic frontier.

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

This is the first picture of how a stylish 'ancient Egyptian' necklace was discovered in the heart of Siberia.

Pensioners snared in police sting after ordering local man to kill third babushka who they accused of 'sorcery'.