Tribute for Druzhok who swam back to his own home to protect it against the rising tide of water, and became a symbol of hope.

New cities and industries could be created from construction of high-speed railway and motorway routes spanning whole of country.

This year sees the 400th anniversary of the House of Romanov, the Russian royal family thrown on the scrapheap of history in 1917.

Part of Vasyugan Mire - the largest bog in the world - is to become a natural reserve this year, say reports.

New study reveals icy climate conditions in pre-historic times. 

Girl walked 8 km all alone in minus 34C from remote family home to report her beloved grandmother's death, and beg help for blind grandfather.

Haunting beauty of massive hole as scientists examine frozen lake formed after giant blowout.

Stunning pictures as shamans from around the world gather in Sayan Mountains.

First pictures of remains at least 10,000 years old  found in Siberia's Sakha Republic.

Unique physiology of people in Altai mountain region means only they can perform the melodies that date back centuries.