An expedition is underway to locate and analyse deposits of methane in 'underwater permafrost' in the seas of Okhotsk and Japan.
Top executives of VTB Leasing including female deputy director 'all safe' after jumping into sea from stricken aircraft.
Cameras reveal the underwater life of the sea lions of Yam Island, off the Magadan coast.
Huge area of the Sea of Okhotsk will be recognised as part of Russia's continental shelf.
Fate of 13 still unknown as rescue efforts continue.
Major rescue operation on the island of Sakhalin went on for two days.
Vessel 'holed by drifting ice', says regional Emergency Ministry source.
A peaceful sunrise outing of two young brown bears caught in an enchanting video.
After three weeks, the authorities are at a loss to explain what happened to eight out of nine members of the wrecked Amurskaya vessel.
Highly prized victory comes without a shot in anger after 13 year battle in the corridors of the United Nations.