When this failed, Vitaly Saidov grabbed his gun and shot dead the predator to save himself and his family.

Sacred site up to 17,000 years old - believed to be gateway to the underworld - under threat from modern spray paint artists.

New cities and industries could be created from construction of high-speed railway and motorway routes spanning whole of country.

Kamvari Architects won an open international competition to design information kiosks along the world's most famous rail route.

Videos capture trend of youngsters racing in front of traffic, often with tragic consequences.

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

Parents concerned about their children from huge wild cat  - or more than one - on the loose, with another terrorising Solontsovy village.

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.

A future international tourist bonanza is being brewed on the historic Great Tea Road.

An army of almost 3000 foreign workers combine with locals to get the city ready for the September APEC summit of world leaders.