Il-76 plane crashed while battling wildfires; Minister vows 'We will never forget them.'
Eyewitnesses speak of carnage after head-on collision with truck.
Couple 'had a row' before their heads 'almost blown off by a grenade', say reports.
Experts in Tomsk use pioneering techniques to solve crimes.
Divers brave minus 45C to place a 'New Year Tree' beneath the ice on bed of the mighty Lena River.
Couple died on back seat of Toyota RAV4, but suspicion for tragedy focuses on 'jealous' ex-Ukraine rebel fighter spouse.
Fears are rising for eight year old Nastya Lutsishina who disappeared after her gymnastics class finished ten minutes early.
The extraordinary story of a dyed blonde powerlifter who 'killed to revenge the death" of her toppled hero.
Vicious daylight attack in city centre leaves locals shocked, despite later apology from ringleader.
World famous sculptor has been commissioned to create a new landmark sculpture in Kyzyl - the capital of Tyva - marking the spirit of Asia.