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.

The Okhotsk Sea quake registered 8.3 on the Richter Scale at a depth of 600km, and prompted a tsunami warning. 

Our map shows the attacks by bears on humans across a swathe of Siberia and the Russian Far East.

Lame, exhausted and confused animal seeks out help from the local police in Olyutorsky district of Kamchatka.

Three cities east of the Urals are in the top ten for a new survey of national contentment.

Desperate attempts are being made to save a 13 year old boy whose condition is described 'grave'.

The unusual swimmer stunned fishermen who said they never saw bears venturing so far out to sea.