Tyva republic registers Saudi-like heat but is also hit by wildfires.

Revamped airfields on target in key Siberian locations as military is boosted in energy-rich region.

It's a long way to Las Vegas, but Primorye region takes its first step as Tigre de Cristal casino opens.

An 8 km high plume was recorded from the southernmost major stratovolcano on the Kamchatka peninsula.

Huge area of the Sea of Okhotsk will be recognised as part of Russia's continental shelf.

Russia marks Orthodox Christmas Day on 7 January according to the Julian calendar (and for some this is also a time for fortune telling).

Flood of Chinese gamblers bring hope for success of Primorsky region gaming development.

'Aggressive' crew resisted border patrol ship after being caught fishing illegally in Russian waters. 

The anti-Kremlin campaigner will serve remaining time in jail clinic in Siberia.

Locals undress to impress at resorts across four time zones.