Blazes raging just 50km from the Arctic Ocean in Yakutia.

A study suggests cannabis, magic mushrooms and ecstatic dancing was used as ancient anaesthetic.

Dramatic measures unveiled to boost the economy in Eastern Siberia and Russia's Pacific territories.

Toxic fuel from 21,000 ton leak reaches pristine lake, bypassing floating booms, as rivers of diesel pollution cover-up is exposed.

The beaches here are thronged with sun-seekers, children paddle in the warm waters — even the babushki are relaxed.

Grand Duke Georgy Romanov will now promote Russian business in the EU.

They think wearing their jeans so tight that it pushes their manbits up into the stomachs looks cool, hard and/or fashionable.

From the Pacific in the east, to the Urals in the west, hardy Russians display their religious feelings - and bravery.

I am able to compare the two, and my conclusion is that there doesn’t seem to be any difference.