Almost 3 million hectares on fire, including Arctic, with fumes having hit area larger than European Union.
A theme of modernisation was behind the prime minister's swing through Siberia this week.
But has he put his Big Foot in it? Professor Valentin Sapunov hits the headlines round the world with the claim.
The Douglas A-20 Havoc (DB-7) loaned to the USSR under the World War II Lend-Lease programme.
If you can't come here, at least you can breathe the crystal clear air.
Two young birds saved after taking a seriously wrong turn during migration.
Four sex attackers posted vile images on Twitter in case which shocked Russia.
Russia's coldest region is up to 20C milder than average this month, say meteorologists.
Ambitious new 1billion rouble venture could see advent of ‘gambling tourism’ in Russia as visitors fly in to Altai resort.