A desperate rescue mission saved four people - but up to 24 are feared dead in the air tragedy in the Sakha Republic.
Pike with primeval horns from River Irtysh puzzle experts: did rocket pollution lead to mutant fish?
A gargantuan investment in economic development across many eastern Russian regions was confirmed in Irkutsk by En+ Group.
Giant sinkhole threatens more homes as it widens each week.
Strip searches are routinely carried out to ensure staff do not steal valuable gems at Urals mine.
Antidote to gloomy news in the world as 1,525 wear swimsuits for annual Siberian snow festival.
In distant times, parts of California and Hawaii were administered from the city of Irkutsk.
More than 20 new deals on energy, investment and education are inked in Beijing.
Pictures show 1,835 men, women and children 'smash record' in the Siberian sun.