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.

Around 400 delegates are expected including representatives of 41 ethnic minorities representing around a quarter of a million people. 

Bolshevik leader's statue crashes in pieces in Kemerovo.

More than 20 calves born although park keepers say there could be more.

You can become one of the Mongolian emperor's protectors for $25,000 in one of the world's largest sculpture projects.

Puppy cuddled her, helping to keep her alive when she got lost in the Siberian taiga for 11 days and nights.

Grapes for first 10,000 bottles of wine now being harvested in Altai vineyards.

Kamvari Architects won an open international competition to design information kiosks along the world's most famous rail route.