Novosibirsk: the Chicago of Siberia, that once housed some of planet's most valuable treasures

The endangered mammal got tied up to the Nevelsk breakwater like a chained dog.

Karina became the symbol of resilience and hope when - aged only 4 - she survived 12 days in taiga of Yakutia.

Lena Pillars, a World Heritage Site, hit by the rampant flames, as calls grow for greater efforts to tackle infernos.

Mystery how the bronze dancer, his arms raised in an ecstatic trance, reached modern-day Novosibirsk region.