Drivers and passengers escaped their sinking lorries but oil is leaking into the world’s 11th longest river, prompting a local state of emergency.

These extraordinary pictures give graphic new evidence of climate change.

More flooding misery due to burst dam as experts say the cause is global warming.

Adventurers from Irkutsk's A1team spruce up the giant lake's shoreline, before showcasing its stunning scenery - and ancient rock paintings.

Inaugural trek through 10,000 year old Vasyugan Mire paves way for visitors to savour the unique flora and fauna.

Latest addition to English peasant farmer Michael Ware's family enjoys her first Russian winter.

Antidote to gloomy news in the world as 1,525 wear swimsuits for annual Siberian snow festival.

Grieving father tells of how his entire family was wiped out and blames official corruption for lack of safety at Winter Cherry mall.

Three adventurers are to drive from the United Kingdom to the world's coldest inhabited town Oymyakon in the Republic of Sakha.

Locals undress to impress at resorts across four time zones.