Part of Vasyugan Mire - the largest bog in the world - is to become a natural reserve this year, say reports.

Flourishing trade in souvenirs and household goods.

He landed onto the track in minus 40C wearing only a T-shirt, shorts and slippers. He had left his compartment to go for a cigarette. 

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

Elephants and tigers entertain public in cities along staggering 16,000km (9,950 mile) route.

The helicopter carrying 17 people lurched on its side on takeoff, with 5 described as being in a 'grave' condition.

His career with the St Louis Blues was earlier delayed because of the NHL lockout but the impact of the 21 year old has been dramatic.

No economy class tickets to and from Moscow available 'for three weeks': travel by train takes a week.

A future international tourist bonanza is being brewed on the historic Great Tea Road.