The 2,750 tonnes cargo of Khabarovsk-born businessman Igor Grechushkin was detained in Lebanon in 2013.

First pictures of remains at least 10,000 years old  found in Siberia's Sakha Republic.

As police say lama found in lotus positon was destined for sale on black market, there are claims it was one step away from becoming a Buddha.

New cities and industries could be created from construction of high-speed railway and motorway routes spanning whole of country.

The development is in an area of the world that claims to have one of the highest number of sightings of a legendary creature also known as Bigfoot.

Former wife speaks of her and daughter's 'miracle' escape as investigators reveal how he admitted to killing a sex worker.

Homage to the remarkable bravery of sailors and troops who repelled the Germans in the only World War Two combat action in Siberia.

New find at Zeleny Yar necropolis, which shows links to Persia, to be examined within weeks. 

The Siberian region of Kemerovo has opened an 18km trail to a cave where 'experts' claim the fabled Yeti hangs out.