Pensioner from the UK says medical staff among best in the world after he fell suddenly ill on dream trip across Russia with his wife.

Inaugural trek through 10,000 year old Vasyugan Mire paves way for visitors to savour the unique flora and fauna.

Siberia's hotel revolution is growing apace with work underway on a top of the range property. 

This Russian treasure has 1,500 species of flora and fauna not found anywhere else on the planet.

Modern-day zeppelins costing $30 million each would revolutionise transport links and economic exploitation of Siberia in $240 billion plan.

'We're Russian Koreans,' comes the reply.

It was in August 1917 - 95 years ago this month - that the abdicated emperor and his fearful family departed Tyumen into their Siberian exile.

Sardana Avksentyeva swept to power as mayor of Russia’s diamond capital in September.

Here's how people can substitute Siberia after the falls of the rouble.