My only knowledge of Russia came from Hollywood movies, James Bond films in particular - though I was aware that From Russia with Love was made back in 60s. 

Drivers in the Far East of Russia could receive a discount on new Russian-manufactured Japanese cars.

Powerlifter Oksana Kosheleva gets road rage, pulls motorist out of his vehicle, carries him over her shoulder, and locks him in the trunk of her car.

On 10 February, eight travellers set out on a two month odyssey covering 4,000 km through some of the world's most inhospitable terrain.

Early morning crash involved Hyundai passenger bus and Mercedes Benz minibus.

Four killed in nightmare accident in Omsk.

These extraordinary pictures give graphic new evidence of climate change.

Sightings of 'primeval monsters' in Siberia's Lake Labynkyr were made before 'Nessie' was spotted in Scotland.

A shocking new trend has hit Siberia: men murdering the girlfriends who spurn them.