As it arrives, cosmodrome is hit by claims it is victim of 'fraud of the century'. 

Orthodox blessing for Soyuz-2 rocket ahead of historic unmanned mission.

Only 7 dogs remain: is it enough to save the species? 

Underground cryostorage facility will become largest in world, using Siberia's permafrost to naturally safeguard food and plants for 100 years.

American-born goat farmer records special message for his internet fans as he prepares to celebrate his second festive holiday in two weeks.

Alexei Tsydenov, 40, told Vladimir Putin that he can raise the quality of life 'in a fairly short period of time'.

Call for severe punishment for parents who leave children to fend for themselves aged under seven.

Dark Ages man aged around 30 found in a medieval graveyard for unusually old people in the Russian Far East.

Hi-tech technologies have been used to track smoke plumes from forest fires burning across eastern Russia as they cross the Pacific.

Tuesday is Christmas Day across Russia, so we wish you Merry Christmas from Siberia.