Khakasia

Head of state believed to be in scenic Khakassia after his presidential plane spotted in Abakan.

A man shot dead his entire family after his estranged 38 year old wife refused his bid to woo her back with flowers. 

Dramatic measures unveiled to boost the economy in Eastern Siberia and Russia's Pacific territories.

Her treasures include an incense burner decorated by solar symbols, 1,500 beads that once adorned her costume, and 100 pendants made from animal teeth.

Hopes fade of finding 13 people, six weeks after Tyva Avia aircraft went missing in remote and mountainous region.

Private helicopter brought in to located Tyva Avia aircraft that had 13 people on board in remote Siberia.

Policeman Alexander Kosolapov fighting for life after instinctive bravery. 

Spectacular scenes as tornadoes buzz the outskirts of Surgut city and Krasnoyarsk region.

A gargantuan investment in economic development across many eastern Russian regions was confirmed in Irkutsk by En+ Group.

New 'plug-in' cars coping well with harsh climate and landscape and were even recharged overnight in remote taiga at -33C.