This famous ballet troupe toured the UK, becoming unique cultural ambassadors and putting their native Krasnoyarsk on the map in the West.
He chose to become a hermit for six months on the shore of Lake Baikal in deep winter, miles from the nearest town and city.
Getting to Siberia for foreigners has never been easier.
Runaway duo blocks traffic in the centre of the city as they splash in the snow.
Historic cities of Krasnoyarsk and Irkutsk ideal to connect country to buoyant Asian markets.
'Second Spring' arrives with rhododendron blossoming for rare encore in October.
Renowned scientist says temperatures could 'rise twice faster' in Yakutia than the rest of the world.