Ambitious new 1billion rouble venture could see advent of ‘gambling tourism’ in Russia as visitors fly in to Altai resort.

He ekes out a living in the remote village of Dubinka, population 15. 

Ecology groups warn that the extent of fires in forests and taiga has been misreported by up to 159 times compared with satellite evidence of the grim facts.

Journalists test Chinese Geely on epic 10,000km journey from Belarus and find it performs well in the harsh climate - even if they did have to wear ski clothes.

Remarkable images show a test tube blood sample from a female of the long-extinct species. 

This famous ballet troupe toured the UK, becoming unique cultural ambassadors and putting their native Krasnoyarsk on the map in the West.

The fatal accident was some 200km east of Tyumen in Siberia when an oncoming car struck a 1970 Chevrolet C10 driven by Emma Wilkinson, 47.

Little orphaned cubs given fresh chance after being rescued and then adopted and nurtured with the help of zoos and vets.