Sakhalin Island

Old Soviet resorts to be restored for new generation of visitors.

The pensioner, 81, died on the spot.

State of emergency in three districts as 100,000 residents without power, 1,000-plus trees felled.

Only 7 dogs remain: is it enough to save the species? 

Bid to put Russian island on the world's surfing map.

Sea creature known to be the first warm-blooded fish weighed more than a ton. 

Terrorised by dogs, beaten with sticks by children, and scared by people taking selfies, the cub died.

Major rescue operation on the island of Sakhalin went on for two days.

An illegal fish processing plant was raided by police on Sakhalin Island, with 11 residents arrested.

Delegation of 69, including the representatives of 32 private companies, state and municipal structures arrived in the Southern Kurils.