At least 138 miners brought safely to surface of Alrosa's Mir complex with hopes of getting remaining men out alive.
A theme of modernisation was behind the prime minister's swing through Siberia this week.
Giant sinkhole threatens more homes as it widens each week.
The 5.3 tremor was felt over a wide area but was centred some 21km from Belovo in Kemerovo region.
Independent film makers from around the world choose Siberia.
There was an inspiring new aspect to the May 9 Victory Day commemorations across Russia, thanks to the idea of a Siberian man.
Ambitious new 1billion rouble venture could see advent of ‘gambling tourism’ in Russia as visitors fly in to Altai resort.
Monuments to the Bolshevik leader are the key to a new competitive sport called Lenining.
Scientists discover 'first' creature to move from water to land almost 400 million years ago.
Antidote to gloomy news in the world as 1,525 wear swimsuits for annual Siberian snow festival.