Runaway duo blocks traffic in the centre of the city as they splash in the snow.

One of the world's largest tin deposits - Pyrkakai - could be sold to business interests from China or Malaysia, reported 'Kommersant' newspaper. 

After a series of delays, Prime Minister orders the line to Russia’s diamond capital Yakutsk to be ready for the first passengers by July.

Murky underwater videos suggest wreckage of Eira is finally rediscovered off Cape Flora on Franz Josef Land archipelago, where it sank in 1881.

Amur leopards now number more than 100 for first time in decades, say experts.

When Darina was born 3 years ago without lips and a chin, her mother lost consciousness from shock, and soon her family disowned the child.

Stunning sculptures appear hanging on trees that were submerged by a giant new reservoir.

Documentary team captures amazing pictures of daily lives of animals, including a touching case of motherly love.

Remains from the Zhokhov island in the East Siberian Arctic show trained sled dogs existed almost 10,000 years ago.