This evocative melody is literally the sound of Nature as a group of Russian percussionists make music on the frozen waters of breathtaking Lake Baikal.

Russian army in battle to erect dikes to hold back the swirling Amur River as evacuations begin in low-lying areas.

A production of Wagner's opera 'Tannhauser' seen as offending devout Orthodox believers.

But rare disease that affects just 50 people worldwide is not holding Roman back as he looks for a career in the financial market.

New computer model of Ipatiev House lets you wander around the residence where the Romanov dynasty was obliterated.

Meet Inspector Anastasia whose secret for looking good is an enthusiasm for keeping fit and eating healthy.

President Yegor Borisov in high level meetings in United Arab Emirates.

Tragic death of mentally handicapped man after he is left at bus stop for 12 hours in minus 30C cold.

Businessman Yevgeny Vlasov, 53, fell through ice hole but in last words shouted to son to walk to the family’s village store.

These remarkable pictures show how young Siberian scientist Irina Mukhamedshina, 22, has trained a fox to be as obedient as a dog.