Journalists test Chinese Geely on epic 10,000km journey from Belarus and find it performs well in the harsh climate - even if they did have to wear ski clothes.

Heart-wrenching but inspiring story of romance emerges as 96 year old Japanese ex-PoW pens emotional last letter to his dead Russian wife. 

Named in the Stalin era after the American novelist, journalist, and social activist, enjoy the stunning nature of this remote paradise in Magadan region.

Damage from wave of floods already labelled 'catastrophic' with worse to come as Russian president Vladimir Putin demands: 'Put people first'.

Famous for its lonely loo with a view at 2,600 metres - 8,530ft - this meteorological outpost provides essential data for the world.

Welcome to Mariinsky Pass in Altai Mountains, all ready and waiting for your admiration. 

Norilsk is home to the world biggest mining and metallurgy complex, and is shut off from the world in more ways than one. 

Predators seek food in villages all around Siberia as climate expert warns of worse fires each year due to soaring rise in temperatures, 10C above average.

Tigre de Cristal under fire for 'abusing' rare big cat to promote gambling revolution.