Flooding threat ‘averted’ in remote villages after Russian military operation including 7 major explosions.

Reclusive state bordering Russian Far East claims to have 'joined the ranks of advanced nuclear states'.

Historic cities of Krasnoyarsk and Irkutsk ideal to connect country to buoyant Asian markets.

Head of state believed to be in scenic Khakassia after his presidential plane spotted in Abakan.

Emergencies minister Vladimir Puchkov vows: 'We will defend both the city and the factories'.

Warnings of worse rain for the rest of the week came on Wednesday as evacuation of 30 settlements was planned by the authorities.

Details of ambitious Space programme show first Russians will land in 2029 with new Angara rocket taking crew into orbit.

Water poised to flow again after huge ‘collapse’ of mountain caused by freak landslide or ‘meteorite strike’.