Her dog saved her by caring for Karina for nine days then returning home and guiding rescuers to her.

'Sensational' discovery in Denisova Cave is at least 50,000 years old BUT it wasn't made by Homo sapiens.

The stunning pictures of a volcanic eruption and lava flow were taken by Liudmila and Andrew, bloggers and travellers.

Odd couple are separated amid concerns big cat Amur is becoming aggressive.

Elsewhere in Buryatia, close to Lake Baikal, there are reports of other strange sightings.

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

Mummified potentate and wife were found in burial mound 42 metres in diameter, and they went to the next life alongside 9 geldings, saddled and harnessed.

230 wildfires rage in Russia’s coldest republic of Yakutia, with state of emergency declared in Krasnoyarsk and Irkutsk regions.

Real 'no kidding' story emerges on removal of odd couple Amur and Timur.

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