New geological evidence shows polar 'submarine elevations' as 'natural components' of Siberian continental land mass.

Seven year old sparked full scale police inquiry but had simply lost track of time as he read good books.

The bison - or buffalo - are under special protection from hunters amid rising concern over wolf attacks.

Russia is poised to present the United Nations with the scientific arguments for extending the continental shelf in the Sea of Okhotsk.

Chained to a tree and bitten, five-year-old Masha is used as bait to hone skills in a competition to find the best hunter.

Russia could get a major boost from an influx of Chinese visitors.

Blast-off was 'successful' but first planned communication session 'failed' and craft did not reach 'target orbit'.

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