The world's top diamond producer is on course for a $10 billion valuation, say analysts.

The Australian travel company is revolutionising the image of Siberia in the outside world.

Vice Premier sees scope to make Arctic 'ours forever' with plans to harness resources and help protect fragile environment.

Russian officials refused to allow the vessel to enter the Northern Sea Route which Greenpeace dubbed 'a thinly veiled attempt to stifle peaceful protest'.

Proposals have been made for high speed trains to run on two routes between Omsk and Novosibirsk, and Novosibirsk and Krasnoyarsk.

Jessica is going to Siberia to see her biological mother Natalia, 38, and father Oleg, 37.

The aim? To put in place a Moscow government 'friendly' to Washington, and to protect US interests and citizens.

Proceeds of a sale of a stake in Alrosa diamond giant will benefit local people, vows governor.