What do you do if you have no option but to get married in the harsh and cold Russian winters? We find out…

Photographer Igor Gavar from Omsk sets out to challenge traditional stereotypes of Russian babushkas.

'Sensational' find of two cubs, the best preserved ever seen in the world, announced today.

New find in 'perfect condition' just two metres from 2011 discovery of 12,400 year old dog.

Lena Pillars, a World Heritage Site, hit by the rampant flames, as calls grow for greater efforts to tackle infernos.

New Russian national park, aimed at saving endangered big cats has won praise from Prince Michael of Kent. 

Alexey has accrued 13 children, 117 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren over his lifetime, and there may be more on the way!

Powerful telescope placed 1.3km below the icy water hopes to track invisible particles from the sun and stars.