Russian president hints at possible future 'compromises' on dispute over the islands, as 2nd Eastern Economic Forum opens in Vladivostok.

100,000 troops and 5,000 weapons involved in the exercises in the Eastern Military District.

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

The animal got into a habit of visiting rubbish dumps on remote Novaya Zemlya, say researchers.

It may seem unusual but sunbathing in snow and wearing nothing more than a swimming costume in -10C can help fitness.

From the Pacific in the east, to the Urals in the west, hardy Russians display their religious feelings - and bravery.

The Australian travel company is revolutionising the image of Siberia in the outside world.

In separate case, members of a 'bird mafia' illegally snaring and exporting Red Book hawks and falcons to Middle East were detained in Buryatia.