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.
Bolshevik leader's statue crashes in pieces in Kemerovo.
More than 20 calves born although park keepers say there could be more.
You can become one of the Mongolian emperor's protectors for $25,000 in one of the world's largest sculpture projects.