Expert says deadly gas released from melting permafrost region will lead to 'awful' consequences for global warming.

More than eighty rescue workers and a helicopter are involved in the hunt for the boys in sub-zero temperatures.

It's a long way to Las Vegas, but Primorye region takes its first step as Tigre de Cristal casino opens.

New enterprise will work with rough diamonds from Alrosa, which holds the world's largest reserves in Yakutia.

Searches underway at homes and offices of Igor Pushkarev and his relatives.

The massive property boost for the republic's capital Ulan-Ude was unveiled ahead of the major Baikal Forum of Economics in the city. 

Now the Far East of Russia linked to beaches and cities in the sun with direct routes from Vladivostok on low-cost airline Vietjet.

.....and afterwards, time for wee dram!