Orthodox blessing for Soyuz-2 rocket ahead of historic unmanned mission.
Cameras reveal the underwater life of the sea lions of Yam Island, off the Magadan coast.
Four months old female in a 'serious but stable condition' in Russian Far East.
Footprints of the world’s biggest cat found in Yakutia, the planet’s coldest permanently inhabited region.
New technology to be tested on heating stations in eastern Russia.
A Russian photographer captures unique moments of bear cubs being taught to fish ahead of long winter.
A $7.4 billion cash injection for Trans-Siberian and Baikal-Amur rail lines confirmed by president.
Northern territories ‘will become arable farmland in 20-to-30 years', and will have to adapt - fast.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov backs easing of visa regimes in Asia-Pacific region for students and tourists.
Geologists say as much as 44.8 billion roubles-worth has been found in valley to the north of famous range.