Map of shame: Greenpeace highlights junk and debris in dozens of sites across the 'pristine' environment.

Irina Mukhamedshina, 24, a professional dog handler, is perhaps the world's leading expert in training foxes as pets.

Sculpture of girl and her dog, whose story captivated the world, to be erected at Yakutsk Airport.

First polar bear born at zoo in 40 years separated from heartbroken mother as she gets set for new solo life.

Dazzling white 'sand', perfect sunshine, blue waves on the horizon, friends, a great mood… and minus 20C

Kara-ool Dopchun-ool - the highest shaman in the Tuva Republic, and also Turkey - explains his role in his own words.

New shipping link symbolises developing Arctic economy which can avoid eco-damage, says Putin.

The rare predator was caught after weeks of wandering into a village in Russian Far East.