The 15th INNOVUS forum opens over two days with 50 events aimed at discussing Russia's Innovative Development Strategy until 2020.
The new-class accelerator will be made for the Russian Federal Nuclear Centre, chairman of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences said.
Video shows moment driver loses control, and his car flips over before crushing the raised platform where the marshals watched the race.
200 metres wide thermocirque seen weeks after scientists find funnel in the Yamal peninsula, caused by build up of methane.
People feel better about themselves and their lives, defying the international stereotype of Siberia.
Part of Vasyugan Mire - the largest bog in the world - is to become a natural reserve this year, say reports.
The luxurious new 175-room Marriott is changing the face of the city in readiness for a 2014 opening.
French photographer takes a snap-shot of everyday life in Eastern Russia and falls in love with 'exotic' region.
Monument to Kate Marsden unveiled in Sosnovka village 123 years after she set out on her epic work.