Site identified in Krasnoyarsk region where man 'trapped and killed' mammoths, suspect paleontologists.

Russia's coldest region is up to 20C milder than average this month, say meteorologists. 

Tomsk researchers were the first in the world to catch the enigmatic germ.

Ukraine has moved its Consulate General from Vladivostok to Novosibirsk. The former Soviet state has other Consultates General around Russia already.

Six infernos ravaging the region's nature have been extinguished in the past 24 hours, it is reported.

The independent channel is set for closure despite a plea from the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe for it to remain open.

Altai floodwater could be sent to parched Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, says Russian agriculture minister.

Clerk visited a farm to check equipment covered by a bank loan but stag pouced and killed him on the spot.

It almost looks like a lawn mower being pushed across a frozen river. What's going on?

World's coldest region defies its stereotype.