When Darina was born 3 years ago without lips and a chin, her mother lost consciousness from shock, and soon her family disowned the child.

He is believed to be 20, born in the wild, never went to school, received no vaccinations, and was cut off from civilisation.

Alrosa to announce timetable within two weeks, with exchange likely open by 2016.

Fear that thawing permafrost caused damage to storage tank.

Vice Premier sees scope to make Arctic 'ours forever' with plans to harness resources and help protect fragile environment.

The famously clear waters of Baikal - the world's deepest and oldest lake - are under threat from tourists, says leading scientist Maxim Timofeyev.

Aged 20, he never went to school but is confident he will easily pass university entrance exams.

Huge damage wrought by forest fires is sparked by failure to apply safety laws, complained Yuri Chaika.

Journalist Kate Baklitskaya today begins an epic 3 month tour of some of Siberia's most iconic places.

Operator MTS plugs in key northern communities to fast mobile internet.