As police say lama found in lotus positon was destined for sale on black market, there are claims it was one step away from becoming a Buddha.

Fears over highly toxic rocket propellant after Baikonur launch failure.

29 carriages with coal went off the rails on the Trans-Siberian line in Irkutsk region.

Capable of carrying 200 people and tonnes of cargo, new blimp for the 21st century could soon be taking off.

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

Officials promise to monitor situation after four-fold increase in size since February.

The ancient mummy of a mysterious young woman, known as the Ukok Princess, is finally returning home to the Altai Republic this month.

Roscosmos allows access to ultra-modern technology at complex that will send Russians to the Moon... and beyond.

Around 400 delegates are expected including representatives of 41 ethnic minorities representing around a quarter of a million people.