But how did ancient artists create prehistoric masterpieces on sheer cliffs today only accessible by sophisticated modern climbing equipment?

Born in the Siberian taiga, recluse Agafya Lykova is the sole survivor of the Lykov family who cut themselves off from civilisation in 1936.

Likely from the Okunev culture, might this mysterious ancient figurine with the angry face be a children's 'rattle', to ward off evil spirits? 

Prime Minister's eastern promise of special incentives for entrepreneurs.

Sunduki is called the Siberian Stonehenge, yet its site is older than the British standing stones, and arguably 'more mysterious'.

The development is in an area of the world that claims to have one of the highest number of sightings of a legendary creature also known as Bigfoot.

World's most famous hermit shows off her new wooden hut from billionaire Oleg Deripaska.

Irkutsk Airport seen as potential destination by major airlines at Routes Asia - 2014 forum in Malaysia.

New statistics on Saturday showed the vast scale of the human effort in Russia to halt a natural disaster that has destroyed swathes of woodland and taiga.

President on 'unofficial' holiday amid some of Russia's most spectacular scenery.