Often bears encroaching towns are shot, but in Dalnegorsk they spared the life of 'too friendly' wild animal.

Warnings of worse rain for the rest of the week came on Wednesday as evacuation of 30 settlements was planned by the authorities.

Journalists test Chinese Geely on epic 10,000km journey from Belarus and find it performs well in the harsh climate - even if they did have to wear ski clothes.

Documentary team captures amazing pictures of daily lives of animals, including a touching case of motherly love.

The Russian president escapes on away-from-it-all break miles from anywhere.

Tribute for Druzhok who swam back to his own home to protect it against the rising tide of water, and became a symbol of hope.

Art student draws unique glimpse of the 9,258 kilometre Trans-Siberian Railway.

Engineer Anna beat off competition from 300 others and could now become Russia’s fifth woman in space.

More than century of waiting ended on Saturday as just married couples were the first to walk on the new cable-stayed Golden Horn Bay Bridge.