Scientists are puzzling to explain the tremor, 8.3 on the Richter scale, by far the largest since records began. 

‘Taiga burning’ - as scared bears are driven out of their natural habitat towards settlements where they are shot as danger to people.

As usual there is outlandish speculation about an alien visit, but there is genuine puzzlement and disagreement among experts over the mystery object.

Our map shows the attacks by bears on humans across a swathe of Siberia and the Russian Far East.

Greenpeace claim authorities underestimate the scale of destruction, amid warnings of lack of resources to fight fires. 

Sparkling discovery of precious gems in solidified lava of Tolbachik flare-up.

New revelations expected as Novosibirsk experts share latest ancient finds with world's leading specialists.

Ukraine has moved its Consulate General from Vladivostok to Novosibirsk. The former Soviet state has other Consultates General around Russia already.

Few businessmen know Russia as well as Vadim Dymov, but he has a special affection for Siberia - and Siberians.

100,000 troops and 5,000 weapons involved in the exercises in the Eastern Military District.