The navigator, who served in the Navy of Peter the Great, gave his name to the Bering Strait, the Bering Sea, Bering Island, Bering Glacier and Bering Bridge.

A chase of the Sierra Leone registered Sapsan came after the vessel was detected in Russian waters by border patrol boat Argal.

Earlier reports suggested organised gangs seek to sell gyrfalcons on the black market for as much as $50,000 each. 

Aurora with its key hub in Vladivostok promises to make the country's Far East more accessible.

An ash column reached 7 kilometres above sea level on Wednesday morning.

From the Pacific in the east, to the Urals in the west, hardy Russians display their religious feelings - and bravery.

Sunbathing in snow and swimming in thermal pool included.

Hungry beast’s attack seen by anglers on other shore who shouted to warn him, but could do nothing to help.