They ran over bear 8 times with Pajero, then kicked it, but angry animal escaped and tried to kill them.

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

Many families with young children among those finding new homes - and hope - in Siberia.

Girl's 'grandmother holds leash' of child who acts like a dog.

Four sex attackers posted vile images on Twitter in case which shocked Russia.

Teenager is set on fire before diving five floors into a pile of snow.

'Influential businessman' Evgeniy Romanov, 52, avoids jail, despite a host of other 'trophies'.

Female 'criminal' from Siberia finally to face justice after 18 years on the run.

May Day saw around 3,000 'monstrators' out on the streets of Novosibirsk, the latest gathering of a trend that began in 2004.

Separated for 10 years after being sent to an orphanage and possibly adopted overseas, Sofia is desperate for information about younger sibling Yuri.