Most fires will not be extinguished, with major cities polluted by fumes.

Trans Siberian trains are on schedule despite rivers breaking their banks and plans to evacuate the gateway of Khabarovsk.

People begin to mop up their waterlogged homes: but what about the 'abandoned' dogs and cats?

Krasnoyarsk and Novosibirsk suffering smoke pollution and infernos rage in forests after hot, dry weather.

The freighter Amurskaya disappeared in stormy weather on Sunday after sending Mayday signals which were picked up by coastguards.

Valery Malkov from Bratsk, Irkutsk region, was wearing only a T-shirt, shorts and slippers.

Locals do not believe official claims that the precious metals  have been found - and they’re aiming to get rich.

The navigator, who served in the Navy of Peter the Great, gave his name to the Bering Strait, the Bering Sea, Bering Island, Bering Glacier and Bering Bridge.

Rescuers save Natalya Pasternak, 55, who is now fighting for her life.

Deeply religious parents were 'not convinced' about merits of seeking medical help until it was almost too late.