At least 138 miners brought safely to surface of Alrosa's Mir complex with hopes of getting remaining men out alive.

One of country’s most prominent politicians believes the capital should be located further away from its Western borders. 

Russia’s coldest region harvests first berries and mushrooms weeks ahead of schedule.

Oilmen forced to stop work after being trapped in 'horseshoe' of burning taiga, as pall of smoke smothers Irkutsk region where state of emergency imposed.

Visitors ‘risking their lives’ to witness spectacular formation of second cone on Klyuchevskaya Sopka in Kamchatka.

Shocking pictures reveal colour of Daldykan River with locals claiming the waste from a nickel plant is to blame.

Up to 38 people trapped in building as rescue underway.

Many residents have refused to leave their homes because of the worst flooding since records began.

Bad weather preventing clean up amid fears for endangered sea lions.

Rescue teams rush to help survivors among 22 passengers in Arctic.