Thirteen people suffered serious burns in freak accident caused by a sudden burst in hot water pipeline.
The second largest city of the Russian Far East faces nervous hours and days to see if its dikes hold back the deluge.
Maria Grischenko praised for bravery in fighting back against double-murderer who threatened to kill her if she resisted.
Customs procedures and rules on foreigners staying in duty-free region will be relaxed in move that will bolster the economy and boost trade from 2016.
Anatoliy Trapko, 28, attempted to rape the girl, and killed her after he failed because of 'sexual problems', say police.
Outspoken account of 'chaos and incompetence' after helicopter went down in Arctic, with 12 dead and 13 injured.
Key move to revive Far Eastern economy and compete with Macau and Busan.
Nowhere in the world runs its roads, trains and airports as well as Siberia during the harsh winters.
Rangers in Yakutia are on a lookout after watching a video showing a failed rescue attempt.
Scientists warn over 'rapid rate' of spread now accounting for 50% of new infections in Novosibirsk.