'Shocking' pictures revealed online by campaign exposing the alleged failings. 

Russia marks Orthodox Christmas Day on 7 January according to the Julian calendar (and for some this is also a time for fortune telling).

Russian photographer writes about a volcanic eruption at Tolbachik, seen by the Soviets as the most lunar place on the planet.

It was 50 years ago that Valentina Tereshkova made history blasting off into space.

Dating back 40,000 years to the Denisovan species of early humans, new pictures show beauty and craftsmanship of prehistoric jewellery.

The Arctic was at the centre of world's attention in recent years, with the Nordic countries now on a steady, but a serious race for dominance in the region.

It was 50 years ago on Sunday that Valentina Tereshkova made history blasting off into space, the first female in orbit.

Photographer seeks crowdfunding for trip to this little known natural wonder so remote that almost no pictures exist.

These stunning images were taken by Russian photographer Alexander Tyryshkin on a unique Siberian lake that never freezes, no matter how cold the winter.