Spectacular falling meteorite fragments struck the Chelyabinsk region on Friday morning exploding in the atmosphere and crashing to the ground.

Premier Dmitry Medvedev launches inquiry into the tragedy which leaves almost 600 injured. 

At least 30,000 homes are hit by flooding in Amur region, with Vladimir Putin ordering more emergency aid to stricken people.

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

For the first time they all get together next to a lump of space rock that almost killed them.

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

Most fires will not be extinguished, with major cities polluted by fumes.

State of emergency in Irkutsk region as President Vladimir Putin flies in amid carnage from heavy rain - with ‘worse to come’.

German scientists 'took samples abroad for analysis' which were 'illegally obtained' from famous Shigir Idol.