South Korean specialist hails opening of new World Mammoth Centre in Siberia, dedicated to bringing beast back to life.

Now the fun begins: tourists swimming in -60C and momentous meeting between the seasonal icons Chyskhaan and Grandfather Frost.

Getting to Siberia for foreigners has never been easier.

Historic cities of Krasnoyarsk and Irkutsk ideal to connect country to buoyant Asian markets.

When Vadim Kolpakov went on an expedition to the north of Irkutsk region, he had no inkling of the sensational discovery he was about to make.

Amateur photographer who takes samurai sword for protection in lonely taiga captures the stunning majesty spreading its colours in the sky.

Fast track evolution as great Siberian symbol is surprisingly unmasked as an immigrant breed.

A desperate rescue mission saved four people - but up to 24 are feared dead in the air tragedy in the Sakha Republic. 

Russian minister wants to send Brits on vacation to 'magical' Siberia to make them 'feel 10 years younger'.