The physician was fired and accused of violating medical ethics after refusing anti-rabies injection.

Would-be participants accuse Yevgeny Pyatkovsky of cheating them over the ultimate reality game show combating bears and wolves on an Ob River island.

Forlorn polar bear named Umka turned up at a Russian police station as if pleading for help: now he is back where he belongs.

President meets with people affected and pledges support, new homes and financial aid to ensure Khakassia can rebuild.

Big cat Leo80M - also called Nikolay - prepares for flight to Moscow and 'noble mission'. 

Three killer whales and baby 'knew we were trying to save them, and were not aggressive'.

Traffic officer seriously injured after bravely placing own patrol car in front of buses carrying 93 youngsters to prevent head-on smash.

Dozens of volunteers join search to find his loveable, trusting German Shepherd kidnapped by dog-snatchers.

Officials insist there is no problem but this is not how locals see it in Cheremkhovo town.