For most of her life Agafya, 77, has lived as a peasant from the 18th century, guided by an old Bible.

40-week pregnant wife went on fishing trip with husband, but suddenly went into labour.

New expedition in Laptev Sea suggests increase in the rate of underwater permafrost degradation.

Vlada Dzyuba, 14, was dreaming of catwalk stardom, but now her parents 'cannot afford to fly her body home' to bury her.

Residents marooned on rooftops after snow melt and heavy rain causes Karasul River to burst its banks.

Biggest and 'best' in Russia, it is more like a 'reserve' than a traditional zoo.

Examination of ancient cave lion cub offers prospect of 'oldest-ever breast milk'.

Team UDI reach grand final after winning dramatic sudden-death vote, and now have eyes on the £250,000 prize.