The remarkable rescue and evacuation effort was needed because of a severe break-up in the ice sheet due to global warming.

Siberian scientists make discovery of 2,500 year old Saka settlement in up to 23 metres of water in Kyrgyzstan.

Exceptional display from new exhibition in Irkutsk is the work of an entire family. 

Thirteen people suffered serious burns in freak accident caused by a sudden burst in hot water pipeline.

Facilities, including a library and even a pasta and meat shop, ensure jail in Krasnoyarsk tops the list as the best place to be on remand.

Krasnoyarsk captivated by dog's 23 day journey, but is it evidence man's best friend has a sixth sense or built-in compass?

Shock in city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky over deaths after two tried to rescue their friend from heating drain.

Grieving mother tells how she eyeballed the family friend suspected of brutal sex attack and murder of helpless girl. 

Scientist and senator calls for thousands of Baikal's endemic seals to be hunted.