Young tigress died from 'prolonged hypothermia and exhaustion' after fears mother was shot by poachers.

Intriguing finds from archeological excavations in old garrison town of Tara, a key historic staging post to the east.

Toxic fuel from 21,000 ton leak reaches pristine lake, bypassing floating booms, as rivers of diesel pollution cover-up is exposed.

Ancient 'wealthy' young woman was found laid to rest with her horse and weapons by workers who accidentally dug up her burial mound.

Retired paratrooper aged 102 keeps secret how he cast his ballot in Tyumen.

Wild animal uses eye contact to 'flatter' biologist Alexander Yakovlev - hoping for a tasty breakfast - at dawn on the shores of the freezing Gulf of Ob.

Deputy finance minister Mikhail Kotyukov, 36, given key job amid 'crisis' over science reforms.

Extinct reptile with 'toothy grin' found by fishermen as they rafted in remote area of the Yamal peninsula.

Latest sensational breakthrough from ancient remains found in Altai Mountain cave are revealed in Nature scientific journal.

The Russian president took part in the 'Flight of Hope', giving a flying lesson to young white cranes ahead of their epic 5,000 km migration.