Pet saves helpless child's life acting as surrogate parent in temperatures averaging minus 12C.

A major drive to boost the role of Novosibirsk was launched at the world's largest travel trade exhibition in Berlin.

Rare appearance of bear close to Novosibirsk leads to warnings to residents.

One of country’s most prominent politicians believes the capital should be located further away from its Western borders. 

Hopes fade of finding 13 people, six weeks after Tyva Avia aircraft went missing in remote and mountainous region.

Award-winning director Janusz Zaorski says members of his family were sent into exile in the east of Russia during the war years.

Creature with 'a typical serpentine pose' existed more than 2,000 years ago, say scientists.