Hi-tech project would use computer models to predict climate change and help with safe production of oil and gas in Northern Russia.

An earthquake in the vicinity of the Russian Far Eastern city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky can be expected in the coming days, say scientists.

After archeologists dug up the ancient mummy - preserved in permafrost - natural disasters were unleashed in Siberia, court told.

Is increased tourism, or a normal natural cycle, to blame for the rapid growth of spirogyra to 50% of the coastline?

Meanwhile, Emergencies' Minister vows better space monitoring of flooding as plans underway to stop a repeat of 2013 crisis.

Pet Druzhok was evacuated but swam back to stand on the doorstep of his waterlogged house, holding back the tide.

Russian number one admits pride when announcers say she hails from the remote oil town of Nyagan.

Putin fires top official in Russian Far East, and calls for Investigative Committee to check how authorities performing.

Scientist warns of 'environmental disaster' due to 'irreversible' pollution in world's deepest and oldest lake.