'Oldushka' was born out of Siberian creator Igor Gavar striking pictures of 'babushkas' in home city of Omsk.

Californian academics say tests confirm Rhodiola rosea aka 'golden root' DOES increase lifespan by 24% (well, this is in fruit flies).

Mushrooms growing on millions of our birch trees are 'promising' for further research, say Siberian scientists. 

Siberian ‘grandmothers’ fight club’ celebrated its 10^th anniversary with a call to arms for elderly women worldwide to get involved.

Pensioners snared in police sting after ordering local man to kill third babushka who they accused of 'sorcery'.

Retired teacher Angela Vorobyova braves monsoons and dances a tango to reach peak - and honour an 80 year old promise.

He poses as a housing official, gains access to flats, and strangles his victims.

Living bacteria found in permafrost - '3.5 million years old' - is 'scientific sensation' which allows 'mice grannies' to reproduce.

Photographer Igor Gavar from Omsk sets out to challenge traditional stereotypes of Russian babushkas.