Freak climate conditions sees an abnormally warm November. 

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov backs easing of visa regimes in Asia-Pacific region for students and tourists.

Yevgeny Savostyanov fears loss of land after becoming too dependent on Beijing.

Unique remains give vital clues to man's origins and early travels, say experts.

Historic cities of Krasnoyarsk and Irkutsk ideal to connect country to buoyant Asian markets.

As they say, anything you Cannes do, we Kansk do better. Or at least do, too.

Woman lost almost $15,000 in scam using the Australian heartthrob’s name.

More than 130billion roubles invested in special gambling zone to lure wealthy Asian tourists to Russia, complete with its own beach, marina and ski area.

Total of 140,000 tonnes is on its way from Siberia thanks to cooperation between the two warring nations.