The result? He has avoided flu for two years, and works harder with renewed energy.

Photographers win praise for work which had them in trouble with the Communist Party and KGB.

Expert says deadly gas released from melting permafrost region will lead to 'awful' consequences for global warming.

Described as 'wonders of nature', explore two of the most fascinating places on earth where the warm sand dunes meet the icy steppe.

Russian girl Anna, 13, and boy Timofei, 5, rescued from torment by diplomats in Kyrgyzstan after mother's 'murder’.

Geysers, active volcanoes, thermal lakes, mountains, Pleistocene glaciers, cascading rivers... and a lot of bears! 

A group of Russian billionaires spent over 3 million euro at French auction to buy historic papers of the man who tried - and failed - to halt Bolsheviks.

Possible route could see 400km/hour bullet train pass through heart of Siberia and Altai region with stops in major cities.

Scientists say there is growing evidence that rising temperatures were catalyst for massive unexplained holes in ground.