She pauses for a last look, and then without a backward glance swims across the world's fifth longest river.

Unique research station in the remote taiga is used by scientists worldwide to measure if man is behind climate change.

Urgent measures underway to evacuate residents of remote villages after flood threat caused by rising water above new ‘dam’.

Real-life adventurers to a 'professional blonde' queue to participate in the ultimate brutal television reality contest, where 'rape and murder' are not banned.

Anton Redkov, 26, wedding planner from Novosibirsk, risks his life in flaming stunt

But seals prove more adept at undertaking polar missions, including potentially killing intruders, say experts.

Putin fires top official in Russian Far East, and calls for Investigative Committee to check how authorities performing.