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.

Revealing pictures of Siberian ruins as new royal theory may explain this remote 8th century summer schloss.

From the Pacific in the east, to the Urals in the west, hardy Russians display their religious feelings - and bravery.

Remains of the child suggest an 'unknown European invasion of Siberia deep in ancient times'.

Pedal power challenge as the Red Bull Trans-Siberian Extreme ultra-stage bicycle race heads from Moscow to Vladivostok.

In distant times, parts of California and Hawaii were administered from the city of Irkutsk.

High levels of ‘fire ice’ trapped in permafrost may turn Russia into a global leader of new gas sources.

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

Two weeks after collecting his passport from Vladimir Putin, the Hollywood actor discloses intriguing DNA in his family tree.

Historic cities of Krasnoyarsk and Irkutsk ideal to connect country to buoyant Asian markets.