Pictures show 1,835 men, women and children 'smash record' in the Siberian sun.
First polar bear born at zoo in 40 years separated from heartbroken mother as she gets set for new solo life.
Meet the shadow dance sensations on the brink of worldwide stardom and 19 million rouble cheque after taking British TV show by storm.
Thousands had joined petition to stop Shilka the cub being exiled to the other side of the world but she could be gone by end of the month.
Expert warns females should take special care, especially once they reach menopause.
Irina Mukhamedshina, 24, a professional dog handler, is perhaps the world's leading expert in training foxes as pets.
Children aged 7 to 11 miss classes, but older students still expected to attend.