First Yeti Conference Since 1958

In Siberia, scientists believe in the existence of the Yeti. Locally, the creatures are known as Almas. An international Yeti conference convened in Siberia is set to prove the existence of the snow people. Skeptics are not welcome at the conference. 

From Russia with Love: A Bear Hug

Bern, seat of the Swiss federal government, lists as one of its main attractions the ‘Bärengraben’, the compound of bears. After the death of the last bear in April 2009, the new bears have arrived these days, a gift from Dimitri Medvedev, the President of Russia due in Bern end of September 2009. 

The Devil’s Bridge

The Devil and the Russians both have a place in the heart of Switzerland. The bridge was the start of the St. Gotthard pass as we know it today. And just beside it is a plot of Russian territory, perpetually flying the Russian flag.