Some 35 Russian higher educational institutions are attending the annual Chinese showcase of international universities.

Troops and government ministries checked 'for fulfilling tasks under wartime conditions'.

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

On a visit to the Far East, he strongly hinted they should give up summer holidays to complete unfinished tasks.

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

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

Aurora with its key hub in Vladivostok promises to make the country's Far East more accessible.

Carcass of dead animal with bird-like beak and fur on its tail poses new questions.

Video shows hero climbers manually breaking ice off its cable stays at height of 324m (1,063ft) in Vladivostok.

Nicknamed Forrest Gump, he completes a 9,905 kilometre odyssey braving temperatures as low as minus 48C on his 18 month adventure.