After archeologists dug up the ancient mummy - preserved in permafrost - natural disasters were unleashed in Siberia, court told.

Sergeants Nadezhda Durachenko and Galina Mikhailova both named among the victims.

Emergency evacuation in Krasnoyarsk region as ammunition depot explodes in Achinsk

A new find of remains of a child aged 8 to 10 dating from around the 5th century AD suggests a sophisticated knowledge of surgical skills. 

Emergencies minister Vladimir Puchkov vows: 'We will defend both the city and the factories'.

Zhirinovsky renews old idea about using east of Russia as a place of punishment.

Three killer whales and baby 'knew we were trying to save them, and were not aggressive'.

Colourful election as bears, tigers and half-naked gymnasts vote in record-breaking result.

Locals undress to impress at resorts across four time zones.