Locals undress to impress at resorts across four time zones.

Andrey Zvyagintsev's movie success set to be honoured in his home town as officials say they are 'happy' to consider special award.

Russia’s coldest region harvests first berries and mushrooms weeks ahead of schedule.

It should be called the 'Pacific region', he suggests.

Radicals planned attack in Pyt-Yakh in Khanty-Mansi region two years ago.

Like an approaching UFO, the bright white luminous ball glides over a field, before heading into woodland.

A twice weekly service starting in Irkutsk will fly to Krasnoyarsk, Novosibirsk, Omsk and Tyumen.

Some regions parched, others underwater in latest meteorological surprises.

The 'capital of Siberia' this week hosts the World Snow Forum 2013 dedicated to improving modern life for people living in the harshest winter conditions.

Rouble exchange rate means there is no better time for foreigners to visit Russia and stay in comfort at bargain prices.