Hopes fade of finding 13 people, six weeks after Tyva Avia aircraft went missing in remote and mountainous region.
230 wildfires rage in Russia’s coldest republic of Yakutia, with state of emergency declared in Krasnoyarsk and Irkutsk regions.
Creature with 'a typical serpentine pose' existed more than 2,000 years ago, say scientists.
Intense search reveals no sign of Mil Mi-8 lost early Saturday with 12 people on board.
Epicentre in Republic of Khakassia, but tremors were felt over a wide area including Krasnoyarsk city.
Thousands of hectares of land ablaze with no signs of a let-up.
Premier Dmitry Medvedev launches inquiry into the tragedy which leaves almost 600 injured.
Possible 'explosion' at time of Tyva Republic helicopter crash, say experts, as mourning period expected for up to 14 people killed.
Summer 2020 follows unusually hot and dry spring in swinging between the extremes.
Her treasures include an incense burner decorated by solar symbols, 1,500 beads that once adorned her costume, and 100 pendants made from animal teeth.