They dived into rivers and lakes to celebrate the Orthodox Christian holiday of Epiphany.

The pet lost all four paws in January in -40C cold in Tomsk, but video shows him walking again with artificial titanium limbs.

The authorities in Bratsk have received more than 60 calls from residents complaining of bears on the streets and close to houses.

Welcome to Mariinsky Pass in Altai Mountains, all ready and waiting for your admiration. 

Contradictory reports on cause of death as Colin Madsen's remains found in snow in mountainous region of Republic of Buryatia.

Video shows how RAV4 is hit twice, sparking huge flashes, paralysing the vehicle.

New 'plug-in' cars coping well with harsh climate and landscape and were even recharged overnight in remote taiga at -33C.

He landed onto the track in minus 40C wearing only a T-shirt, shorts and slippers. He had left his compartment to go for a cigarette.