A deal would be the biggest Chinese equity participation in onshore oil in Russia.
A renaissance of one of Siberia's first outposts as the Far North becomes the new economic frontier.
The 22 year has twice walked out of Britain, while this is the third time in his rollercoaster year that he has gone on to perform in Siberia.
Californian academics say tests confirm Rhodiola rosea aka 'golden root' DOES increase lifespan by 24% (well, this is in fruit flies).
Supplies to EU maintained despite mega-blast with flames 200 metres in the sky, and heat felt 1km from fireball.
Meteorite inspires iconic new design for shopping and entertainment centre.
Environmentalists call for World Bank to halt funding for projects that could alter flow of rivers leading into lake with water nearing critical low.
New director Andrey Gorban, 47, on the challenges of modernising one of Siberia's favourite zoos, and dealing with his tapir's tantrums.