Foreign visitors transiting on Russian airlines will be able to stay for 72 hours without documents as part of move to help boost tourism and economy.

At least eight black bears killed in terrorised Luchegorsk as starving wild animals roam streets and go on the attack. 

Last minute rescue bid to prevent Russia's second largest airline going bankrupt.

Lost and alone on the Pacific coast, the seals would die without the help of a unique seal sanctuary.

Handler defends moving the reptile in extreme conditions after media highlight animal's death from hypothermia.

Fundraising campaign launched to raise 603,000 roubles in bid to mass produce 'Volodya' for Chinese market.

Police launch probe into slaughter of protected two year old animal 'riddled with bullets'.

Business coach Tatyana was given a week to live last year but has defied the odds and is already feeling better following her big day.

From the Urals to Pacific people this week joined the rest of Russia in marking the massacre in which 334 were killed.