Yakutian huntsmen said the new draft law threatens traditional dog breeding.
Many families with young children among those finding new homes - and hope - in Siberia.
Most fires will not be extinguished, with major cities polluted by fumes.
Tigre de Cristal under fire for 'abusing' rare big cat to promote gambling revolution.
Monuments to the Bolshevik leader are the key to a new competitive sport called Lenining.
One-year-old bird has become a minor celebrity and attracts hundreds of visitors a week and even has its own Facebook page.
Husband of Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, 24, says her health a 'major concern' after two hunger strikes.
Low temperatures are a time for fun in -50C and below - riding bikes, ice swimming or eating frozen noodles.