Deposits uncovered 56 years ago set to finally be extracted as drillers aim to take on China and become a major force in producing ore.

A Moscow scientist is calling for a new scientific expedition to solve the mystery of a huge 'monster'. 

Russian president discovers 'proof' that fabled creature exists while on short vacation in Kemerovo region.

Overhead high voltage cables at touching level for children, foals are slaughtered because mares too weak to feed them. 

DNA 'tests' of hair supposedly from a Yeti in a Siberian cave show it comes from an unknown mammal closely related to man, it was claimed last night.

A special tax regime - including zero rates - to kick-start the economy is under active consideration by the Kremlin. 

Mysterious 'gigantic' hole in remote region spotted by helicopters over gas-rich Yamal peninsula.

Novosibirsk State University climbs faster up the world academic league table than other well established Russian institutions. 

Olga Chekanova, 24, went from nightclub at 4am, and taxi driver dropped her 200 metres from destination.