Scheme would allow epic journeys from London to the Japanese capital with major international crossing between Sakhalin and Hokkaido.

Power of science brings to life our past from 'unique' skull discovered in a grave northwest of Lake Baikal.

Siberian expedition to find English steamboat 'The Thames' led by pioneering British mariner that sank in 1876.

New tourism offices planned across China as government eyes up five-fold increase in visitors crossing the border.

Modest villager Yakov Novichenko who changed history is honoured by Pyongyang on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

Dudinka marks beginning of its 350th year with amazing New Year light show.

Leading expert assesses the risk of 'waking up' this deadly disease currently eradicated, and warns that rising Russian levels of HIV brings a far greater risk.

Yakutian huntsmen said the new draft law threatens traditional dog breeding.

Monuments to the Bolshevik leader are the key to a new competitive sport called Lenining. 

Curious reports of extra-terrestrials pulling Steven Spielberg to Siberian jewel Baikal.