New 'bear security rules' follow mailings of humans from hungry animal in remote towns and villages.

Neglected by her parents as well as a 'stepfather from hell': Will no-one help this teenager stranded 6,000 miles from home?

Unique new technology being tested in Novosibirsk will ensure would-be mothers know the ideal time they can get pregnant. 

Derek Doy, 71, was determined to fulfil his childhood dream, overcoming his heart trouble in Novosibirsk, to complete trip.

A student of a medical academy in Krasnoyarsk was ejected after refusing to stop wearing her headscarf.

This was the generic response over the past year when I've told people about my plans to run in this Sunday's Siberian International Marathon.

'Up to 30 million could move to Far East to receive enticing land gift': but will they?

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.