Greenpeace claim authorities underestimate the scale of destruction, amid warnings of lack of resources to fight fires.
Pro-Vladimir Putin demos one year on from the Kiev uprising.
A daily bucket of icy water poured over the head 'helps block winter illnesses, and makes children optimistic'.
Almost 3 million hectares on fire, including Arctic, with fumes having hit area larger than European Union.
Unique research station in the remote taiga is used by scientists worldwide to measure if man is behind climate change.
The acids are seen as vital to decrease development of cardiovascular diseases and promote good health.