Here are some seasonal pictures as western Siberia gets its debut whiteout of the autumn. 

Agreement means Power of Siberia pipe could be delayed, it is claimed.

A man became infected from a cow, and only called for medical help a week after contracting the deadly disease - by then it was too late. 

The Denisova Cave in the Altai region has given up another riveting secret to modern science, this time equine, say researchers from Novosibirsk.

Attraction in Altai region never fails to put on its annual show for tourists.

Three more players rushed to hospital after suffering injuries in thunderstorm tragedy.

Recent reports showed 89 wildfires in Siberia and 25 in the Russian Far East as a new season of damage to forests gets underway.

Archeological evidence from the Altai region makes clear the arrival of Homo erectus from Africa can be dated at between 800,000 and one million years ago.

Pet saves helpless child's life acting as surrogate parent in temperatures averaging minus 12C.

Vapour trail casts ghostly spectre above Altai just minutes after rocket carrying satellite blasts off into space.