Monument to Kate Marsden unveiled in Sosnovka village 123 years after she set out on her epic work.

Desperate plea by teen whose American mother sent her aged 15...to Siberia.

The beaches here are thronged with sun-seekers, children paddle in the warm waters — even the babushki are relaxed.

Konstantin Zhuravlyov must be one of Siberia's best ambassadors to the world after his epic journey.

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

It is as great a nightmare as any parent can face: you love the daughter you have raised, but you suddenly discover she is not yours.

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

Charting wonderful friendships and shedding light on a region little known and understood by the West, James dreams of a best-seller with his travel memoirs.

A small, privately-run hotel which opened in 2007 with 11 luxury rooms aimed specifically at business travellers 'who value comfort, safety and excellent quality'. 

It is on the way from Tolmachevo Airport to the City Centre, and nice touches include a 24 hour restaurant and laundry, with breakfast included in the price. 

Boasting business class and European standards, it seeks to offer an individual touch to its demanding clientele, with a staff who seek to cater for the habits and tastes of their guests. 

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