Awakening

French team prepare to 'reanimate' a 30,000 year old 'giant virus'.

Leading expert assesses the risk of 'waking up' this deadly disease currently eradicated, and warns that rising Russian levels of HIV brings a far greater risk.

Footage of orphaned cub leads to arrests.

 Novosibirsk resident developed symptoms of the illness that has baffled scientists and doctors during visit to family in Kazakhstan.

Radiation expert says radon gas is not to blame, as anxious residents open their hearts about the difficult decision to leave the place they call home.

Towering 80 metre monument to 'Christ the Teacher' by Zurab Tsereteli to find home in Russia's Pacific capital.

Local reindeer herder witnessed the tundra explosion that led to birth of new hole in river.

Cold water off a ducks back as Russians vow to keep record forever.