Freak climate conditions sees an abnormally warm November.
Beads made from ostrich eggs buried in the Siberian cave around 2,000 generations ago reveal amazing artistic (and drilling) skills of our long-ago ancestors.
An investigation is underway into the demise of Adam the ostrich, the star of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Zoo for the last seven years.
Elephants and tigers entertain public in cities along staggering 16,000km (9,950 mile) route.
Bear and goats among drowned animals at two zoos after typhoon and heavy rain hits Russian Far East.
New revelations expected as Novosibirsk experts share latest ancient finds with world's leading specialists.