Graham Vavangas collided with Scania tanker, say police in Yakutia.

French photographer takes a snap-shot of everyday life in Eastern Russia and falls in love with 'exotic' region.

Driver spots big cat at side of busy road, alerts police, and young male is tranquillised.

Endangered big cat is rescued from black market animal traders.

Dashcam video released by police shows how family took wrong turn and car plunged into Lake Baikal.

Fearing for their lives, and afraid they would be next on the maniac's target list, no one dared tell police.

Panning to be legalised in former GULAG region in bid to crackdown on black market.

Young boys scream in pain and terror as they are shown being struck repeatedly with a belt by a vicious female 'carer'.

Police uncover evidence of blackmail and physical threats as mechanic turns killer following final row over Porsche car.

Forensic tests underway in America as mother appeals for Russian witnesses, alleging 'foul play' and police 'cover-up’.