Unique physiology of people in Altai mountain region means only they can perform the melodies that date back centuries.

Deeply religious parents were 'not convinced' about merits of seeking medical help until it was almost too late.

New study reveals icy climate conditions in pre-historic times. 

Svetlana Shupenko moved to the Altai Mountains to get away from it all - and photograph her beloved cats.

Latest sensational breakthrough from ancient remains found in Altai Mountain cave are revealed in Nature scientific journal.

Finds dating back 50,000 years could be missing link in understanding man's origins.

Giant ramparts guarded Altai Mountains against attack from the north, says leading archeologist Professor Andrey Borodovsky.

Skin and skull of rare animal was hidden in the suspect's car.