These remarkable pictures show how young Siberian scientist Irina Mukhamedshina, 22, has trained a fox to be as obedient as a dog.

A shocking image of a tortured dog - killed after being tied to a rope and pulled by a car around a village - has appalled Siberians.

At Akademgorodok, and a real favourite of this guide. Don't be fooled by the exterior, from the candlelit lobby this brilliant restaurant gives you the warmest welcome no matter how cold it is. In summer, there is also patio eating outside. 

A truly fine wine list and a mixture of sumptuous European, Asian and modern Russian food, plus a young and dedicated staff who ensure that your lunch or dinner will be memorable. 

One of Denis Ivanov's excellent restaurants in Novosibirsk and not always the one that attracts most media plaudits but for us this is a gem, showing the new Russia at its finest. 

He ekes out a living in the remote village of Dubinka, population 15. 

Brave Timur moved into the Siberian tiger's cage, and took over his bed. 

Two young birds saved after taking a seriously wrong turn during migration.

For past year devoted Masha has been waiting in a hospital for the beloved owner who will never return.

Remarkable images show a test tube blood sample from a female of the long-extinct species.