Dramatic measures unveiled to boost the economy in Eastern Siberia and Russia's Pacific territories.

Trendy Muscovites stay cool in fashionable ice terrace at the Reka restaurant with views of the Moscow River.

Spaso-Zashiverskaya has survived wars, permafrost, and a smallpox outbreak that wiped out its congregation.

Hungry predators arrive at local eye clinic ‘for a check up’, or more likely a meal, banging on door to demand entry.

New revelations expected as Novosibirsk experts share latest ancient finds with world's leading specialists.

Video footage from Yakutia divides opinion: cruelty or necessary because predator was dangerous to people? Inquiry is underway.

Scientists rush to site of latest tundra eruption - which formed a crater 50 metres deep - amid fears for homes and key industrial sites.

Most fires will not be extinguished, with major cities polluted by fumes.