'Monstration' leader detained by police special forces.

A study suggests cannabis, magic mushrooms and ecstatic dancing was used as ancient anaesthetic.

Experts say no sign of any human settlements close to 'largest necropolis in Asia for the extinct beasts'.

Thousands of people fleeing the Middle East and Africa into Europe should be redirected to Russia, claims economist Fred E Foldvary.

After US warnings about threat of ISIL, Da'esh and al-Qa'ida attacks around Christmas, senator Franz Klintsevich urges tourists to head east.

This vast region has some of the world's greatest rivers, but they could do much more to support the economic regeneration and security of the country.

With more than 11,000 animals from 702 species - about 150 of them are from them World Red Book - Novosibirsk Zoo is a popular tourist attraction with almost a million visitors annually, and a noted scientific institution. 

One of the largest in Russia, it boasts a world record in captive breeding programmes for endangered species. 

Rostislav Shilo, Zoo’s Director since 1969, says that there are only two other self-supporting zoos in the world - in Singapore and in San Diego. 

Governor takes charge of rescue operation and sends ‘don’t panic’ message plus blankets, water and food to coal workers.