Anna Tereshkova unveils her ambitious plans to break old taboos and make Novosibirsk a capital of modern art. 

Norman Surplus, 49, is refusing to give up, 15 months after being denied access to Russian airspace to complete is round the world adventure.

It's the day Siberians have fun drenching each other - but why?

It is a medical fact that children are healthier if they daily run out into the snow in their swimming costumes - and pour a bucket of cold water over their heads.

Daredevil pilot and FOUR passengers with skis and snowboards on single paraglider wait to hear if they have made history.

Now the Far East of Russia linked to beaches and cities in the sun with direct routes from Vladivostok on low-cost airline Vietjet.

Recent days have seen Siberia's nickel capital hotter than Nice and on a par with Naples.

Transit passengers from 20 countries will be allowed 72 hours in Russia without the hassle of obtaining a visa.