Everyone knows that Istanbul is the city of contrasts; much less known is that Novosibirsk is the city of start-ups. 

Brain of young female Yuka, preserved in permafrost for 39,000 years, is 'identical' to today's elephants, say scientists.

Foreign Minister says there is ‘enormous potential’ for eastern Russia as Moscow forges closer diplomatic bond with Beijing.

Unique archeological and paleontological sites face destruction from gangs seeking to raid and sell prehistoric remains.

Deputy finance minister Mikhail Kotyukov, 36, given key job amid 'crisis' over science reforms.

One of the great sights for early travellers across Russia on the Trans-Siberian Railway after its opening in 1899. 

One of the first stone buildings in Novosibirsk, the cathedral stands at the very beginning of its main street, Krasniy Prospect.  

Built in the neo-Byzantine style with a gilded dome, it is named after one of the giants of Russian medieval history, but was also a monument to Tsar Alexander III, who initiated construction of the railway and the establishment of a station at Novonikolayevsk, as the city was then known, and donated the land and the money for the building. 

'Turn to the East', which started a year ago, is gaining popularity

Hundreds of years ago, the Cossacks were at the forefront of the conquest of Siberia; now the heritage passes to a new generation.

There was an inspiring new aspect to the May 9 Victory Day commemorations across Russia, thanks to the idea of a Siberian man.

A century after their were slain, new hopes of finding the remains of missing royal, who ‘rejected’ his brother Nikolai II’s throne.