Communists want Soviet dictator immortalised forever in stone.

2,500 adults, 623 children so far vaccinated in the Republic of Tuva to prevent flea-spreading of the decease.

These extraordinary pictures give graphic new evidence of climate change.

Events highlight the scourge of terrorism and the unity of Russians in the face of the cruel attack on children and parents.

It is a medical fact that children are healthier if they daily run out into the snow in their swimming costumes - and pour a bucket of cold water over their heads.

Stunning new Danish-designed buildings will offer new hope to orphans and their adoptive families.

Seasonal greetings from the east of Russia where there are no less than seven different Father Christmas figures to bring joy to children in winter. 

72 year old Agafya Lykova begged for help saying she was short of food.

Anastasia Strashevskaya, 18, from Novosibirsk vows to keep studying as she qualifies for casting for the Miss Russia pageant.

Petition fails to ban kids' championship as an event involving sex abuse or encouraging 'child striptease'.