More than two dozen children in hospital after blunder by medics administering Mantoux tuberculosis test.
More than three-quarters of the population in some areas found to be overweight and now Jamie Oliver says it's time to act.
From the Pacific in the east, to the Urals in the west, hardy Russians display their religious feelings - and bravery.
Two men died but miraculously more than 100 reach the surface safely.
2,500 adults, 623 children so far vaccinated in the Republic of Tuva to prevent flea-spreading of the decease.
'Shocking' pictures revealed online by campaign exposing the alleged failings.
American couple want to take their prayers and assistance to Russian forest but need at least 720,000 roubles to reach Agafya Lykov’s remote home.
Latest addition to English peasant farmer Michael Ware's family enjoys her first Russian winter.
A daily bucket of icy water poured over the head 'helps block winter illnesses, and makes children optimistic'.
Clocks change for the final time, except in Kemerovo, Kamchatka and Chukotka. Confused?