A great new addition to the Novosibirsk hotel scene, especially for business travellers, as well as for tourists doing the Trans-Siberian in style, who fancy being pampered on a four star stopover. 

The level of comfort is world standard and should ensure Western visitors thoroughly enjoy their Siberian exile!

Located in a quiet corner of the city centre, the hotel offers a good a la carte restaurant, called ‘Paris’, a bar and 24 hour room service. 

American-born goat farmer records special message for his internet fans as he prepares to celebrate his second festive holiday in two weeks.

Growing number of brave Siberians strip off for the winter, with debate raging about the benefits of taking to the snow and ice naked.

There's no better place to grow than in the towns like my historic Tara, founded in 1594, without traffic jams and supermarkets, but with winter fun and fresh air. 

But has he put his Big Foot in it? Professor Valentin Sapunov hits the headlines round the world with the claim. 

Gelandewagen parade videos leads to 'career change' as Russia demands highest standards from secret servicemen.

Alla loves nothing more than taking pictures of her beloved pets – and it seems the world can't get enough of them either.

Futuristic Khanty-Mansiysk gives a new image to Siberia ahead of shale revolution.

More than 50 servicemen in air drop close to  Russia's drifting ice base Barneo.

Snow fox from Krasnoyarsk becomes a star on social networks with her artwork.