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

Ukraine has moved its Consulate General from Vladivostok to Novosibirsk. The former Soviet state has other Consultates General around Russia already.

The boy’s parents went to gather berries 3 days ago, and left him to rest inside a locked car.

Roman showed true Siberian survival instincts in the wild, never giving up hope that he would be found.

Part of Vasyugan Mire - the largest bog in the world - is to become a natural reserve this year, say reports.

Flourishing trade in souvenirs and household goods.

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. 

Nicknamed Forrest Gump, he completes a 9,905 kilometre odyssey braving temperatures as low as minus 48C on his 18 month adventure.