Premier Dmitry Medvedev bans 'spice' ingredients after 7 deaths and mass poisoning in western Siberia.

A powerful backlash has hit new laws due to be speeded through parliament on 'modernising' the country's science.

Vostochny 'not ready' for December Soyuz liftoff, says source in Roscosmos.

Previously unknown subspecies confirmed by DNA tests and probably numbering around 400.

Premier Dmitry Medvedev launches inquiry into the tragedy which leaves almost 600 injured. 

On her last trip in 1993, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn visited Buddhist republic of Buryatia.

Aim to double annual bilateral trade to $10 billion by 2016.

PM Medvedev was ordered to 'reprimand' Regional Development Minister Oleg Govorun for the slow pace of proposals to boost the east of the country.

Target for cosmonauts to fly from Vostochny spaceport in 2018 is scrapped.

Chinese investment to Russia-much of it in Siberia-has risen 36% compared with last year, but Russian ambassador to Beijing wants to see a far bigger level.