But how did ancient artists create prehistoric masterpieces on sheer cliffs today only accessible by sophisticated modern climbing equipment?

Born in the Siberian taiga, recluse Agafya Lykova is the sole survivor of the Lykov family who cut themselves off from civilisation in 1936.

Likely from the Okunev culture, might this mysterious ancient figurine with the angry face be a children's 'rattle', to ward off evil spirits? 

An investigation is underway in Tyva region over thousands of people being left without heating in temperatures of minus 40C.

Nowhere in the world runs its roads, trains and airports as well as Siberia during the harsh winters.

Suspected serial rapist, a wealthy man with wife and two children, charged with 14 sex and blackmail crimes, facing up to 15 years in jail.

People feel better about themselves and their lives, defying the international stereotype of Siberia.

230 wildfires rage in Russia’s coldest republic of Yakutia, with state of emergency declared in Krasnoyarsk and Irkutsk regions.

The death toll from unusually heavy snowstorms rose to ten at the weekend.