Inside the new Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Far East of Russia - exclusive pictures.

Assembly of Soyuz-2.1a rocket has begun at new cosmodrome as country prepares for new space era.

Misha and Masha transported from one side of Russia to the other to their new home.

New rail bridge linking the two countries symbolizes closest-ever economic co-operation between neighbors.

Blow for ruling United Russia as party suffers defeat in the country's third city.

Wildfires ablaze early in year due to lack of snow, posing threat to railway in Russian Far East.

Rising tensions have led to Pyongyang threatening missile and nuclear strikes against the United States and its ally South Korea.

Rising numbers of catwalk models and cover stars come from ‘world’s emerging beauty capital’.