Sardana Avksentyeva swept to power as mayor of Russia’s diamond capital in September.

Fallen oil executive who dreams of political power named by investigators as 'new evidence' comes to light.

Deep in Siberia, psychology experts claim they have made an astonishing breakthrough in curing drink and drug addicts.

The ancient mummy of a mysterious young woman, known as the Ukok Princess, is finally returning home to the Altai Republic this month.

It is as great a nightmare as any parent can face: you love the daughter you have raised, but you suddenly discover she is not yours.

Remarkable images show a test tube blood sample from a female of the long-extinct species. 

None are naked: instead, they're far more interesting…

Kara-ool Dopchun-ool - the highest shaman in the Tuva Republic, and also Turkey - explains his role in his own words.

This evocative melody is literally the sound of Nature as a group of Russian percussionists make music on the frozen waters of breathtaking Lake Baikal.