Iturup gets connected, opening up the stunning scenery of the Kuril Islands to tourism.

Brave Timur moved into the Siberian tiger's cage, and took over his bed. 

Sightings of 'primeval monsters' in Siberia's Lake Labynkyr were made before 'Nessie' was spotted in Scotland.

Heart-wrenching but inspiring story of romance emerges as 96 year old Japanese ex-PoW pens emotional last letter to his dead Russian wife. 

Lost and alone on the Pacific coast, the seals would die without the help of a unique seal sanctuary.

Scientists say there is growing evidence that rising temperatures were catalyst for massive unexplained holes in ground.

Royal discovery made after 99-year-old code is broken by Siberian mathematics genius.

Geysers, active volcanoes, thermal lakes, mountains, Pleistocene glaciers, cascading rivers... and a lot of bears! 

Adventurers from Irkutsk's A1team spruce up the giant lake's shoreline, before showcasing its stunning scenery - and ancient rock paintings.