She has lived in the wilderness for 71 years but famous Old Believer faces the cameras to deliver world a message for first time.

The development is in an area of the world that claims to have one of the highest number of sightings of a legendary creature also known as Bigfoot.

Born in the Siberian taiga, recluse Agafya Lykova is the sole survivor of the Lykov family who cut themselves off from civilisation in 1936.

A new image of a Yeti - or Bigfoot - lurking behind trees is the 'clearest evidence' so far of the creature's existence.

Hermit Agafya Lykova to be sent urgent supplies this week to help her get through winter.

Two men died but miraculously more than 100 reach the surface safely.

A methane explosion ripped through the pit in Kemerovo region - but 101 safely escaped to the surface.

A methane explosion at  Mine No. 7 in the Prokopyevsky district of Kemerovo region led to the deaths of four miners.

Dmitriy Shipilov seized soon after publication of interview with advocate of greater Siberian autonomy.

Governor takes charge of rescue operation and sends ‘don’t panic’ message plus blankets, water and food to coal workers.