Blow for ruling United Russia as party suffers defeat in the country's third city.
Showing for party founded by Vladimir Putin mirrors the rest of Russia, but ultranationalist Liberal Democrats nudge Communists to third place.
Colourful election as bears, tigers and half-naked gymnasts vote in record-breaking result.
Vladimir Putin's supporters beaten in Siberian region.
Retired paratrooper aged 102 keeps secret how he cast his ballot in Tyumen.
Many residents have refused to leave their homes because of the worst flooding since records began.
Vasily Yurchenko, 53, ousted after dossier of complaints sent to the president.
Consortium featuring Russian businessman line up bid to invest in mine which develops deposits in Siberia.