Russia has been made officially larger following the chance discovery of a previously unknown island off the northern coast of Siberia.

Elders claim mummy's absence has caused natural disasters and send new petition to Kremlin after first snub from Putin.

Eurasia will split in two, dividing the world's largest land mass in southern Siberia.

Scientific breakthrough on DNA pinpoints mankind’s expansion across planet – and moment of interbreeding with Neanderthals.

Leading expert assesses the risk of 'waking up' this deadly disease currently eradicated, and warns that rising Russian levels of HIV brings a far greater risk.

Siberia's colossal resource potential is a great competitive advantage that needs to be skilfully deployed.

Part of Vasyugan Mire - the largest bog in the world - is to become a natural reserve this year, say reports.

The 5.3 tremor was felt over a wide area but was centred some 21km from Belovo in Kemerovo region.