Fisherman Vladimir Kristya, 69, got lost on ice in Amur Bay as huge snowstorm engulfed Vladivostok.

Rusting Sherman dating from WW2 airlifted all the way across Russia for use in major military parade.

Courier and logistics giant has improved its services in the Far East and Siberia with a new direct cargo link between Vladivistok and its key hub in Hong Kong.

Driver spots big cat at side of busy road, alerts police, and young male is tranquillised.

Persian leopard cubs rejected by their mother Alyona but they are saved by golden retriever Tessi.

The aim? To put in place a Moscow government 'friendly' to Washington, and to protect US interests and citizens.

The mayor of Vladivostok is fed up with Moscow being asleep when he needs key decisions to be made.

Waves on Russia's Pacific shoreline crafted old bottles, porcelain and tiles into a sparkling tourist attraction.

Drifts have reached one metre in height with schools closed, cars abandoned and even a military tank pulling out stranded drivers.

Gazprom, Transneft, RusHydro, Alrosa and Rosneft all on a list for shift from Moscow to boost the Far East economy.