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

Patient breaks out of hospital wearing only a bed sheet in search of his favourite brew, seemingly oblivious to an outside temperature of minus 16C.

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Man, 31, fell onto metal spikes while 'trying to flee his ex-girlfriend'

Vicious daylight attack in city centre leaves locals shocked, despite later apology from ringleader. 

Among those hurt are eight children, say the emergency services.

Diamonds of Yakutia found a fake gem - and the real $107,000 jewel vanished. 

A dramatic operation in biting cold of minus 41C saved elephants Magda and Jenny from death after a fire in the trailer carrying them across Siberia.

Online scam led to mass alcohol poisoning in Krasnoyarsk.

As one area continues to fight blaze, communities in tragedy-hit Khakassia show that human spirit and togetherness can prevail.

Separately, 18 frozen bear paws hidden in coal cargo train nabbed by customs.