Amazing new pictures show a endangered Amur leopard with a cub.
Homes underwater in this Far East city, but Russia escapes the worst of destruction.
The rare predator learns to hunt in the rehabilitation centre, and the first lessons are hard.
Located close to border region pivotal in war with Japan, experts say the pass was used to exchange intelligence.
Fears for plan to stimulate Russian economy via major infrastructure links to Asia and Europe as Beijing announces rival scheme.
No danger of radiation in the Russian Far East from blaze caused by welding accident, insist experts.
Possible route could see 400km/hour bullet train pass through heart of Siberia and Altai region with stops in major cities.
South Korean specialist hails opening of new World Mammoth Centre in Siberia, dedicated to bringing beast back to life.
The Arctic was at the centre of world's attention in recent years, with the Nordic countries now on a steady, but a serious race for dominance in the region.