A gargantuan investment in economic development across many eastern Russian regions was confirmed in Irkutsk by En+ Group.

Hopes for significant rise of Chinese visitors and special fares between April and October to encourage young Russians to travel to Baikal.

Siberian scientists discover a previous collision for the space rock, or near miss with the Sun.

Falling demand for seats, problems with the rouble, and fluctuating exchange rates force Yakutia Airlines to axe three planes.

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

It's an udder way to travel as prize winner is chauffeured home.

New legislation in Latvia is poised to offer citizenship in the European Union country to the children and grandchildren of its exiles forcibly sent to Siberia.

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.