This was the generic response over the past year when I've told people about my plans to run in this Sunday's Siberian International Marathon.

Russians grieving over damage to magical forests surrounding Siberia's jewel.

The authorities in Bratsk have received more than 60 calls from residents complaining of bears on the streets and close to houses.

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

Residents of Krasnoyark take to boats to go to work, while an unusual July snowstorm hits Yakutia.

New 'bear security rules' follow mailings of humans from hungry animal in remote towns and villages.

Practised in Yakutia for generations, there is only one way to learn the art of ice fishing as Yakutia school children have discovered.

A year and a half ago Alexander Milezhik realised the need for a new system of caring for injured birds.

When the temperature dips to minus 30C in Tobolsk, kids are allowed a day off school.

Senior government official issues warning over possible curb which could hit major air carriers.