Endangered Amur tigers are protected under President Vladimir Putin's special project.

Discovery of blood in creature frozen for 43,000 years is seen as major breakthrough by international team.

British man to become the first in the world to ride from Pacific to Atlantic ocean.

The 80-kilogram female was 'running wild' and endangering passengers, but was later found dead. 

PM Medvedev was ordered to 'reprimand' Regional Development Minister Oleg Govorun for the slow pace of proposals to boost the east of the country.

Police warn that the foreign visitors are 'risking their lives' on world's deepest lake.

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

100,000 troops and 5,000 weapons involved in the exercises in the Eastern Military District.

Emergency services refuse to comment cause of extraordinary blast in the dark sky.