Unraveling the truth about a mysterious maritime disaster off the Kuril Islands in which at least 16 are feared dead.

One proposal would allow influx of foreign workers, bypassing existing labour quotas.

Poaching, climate change and excessive hunting caused colossal population drop.

Pavel Fomenko in hospital after attack by endangered big cat.

Cache of White Army weapons used in Russian Civil War seized by police who destroyed 'dangerous' grenades and ammunition.

Warnings of worse rain for the rest of the week came on Wednesday as evacuation of 30 settlements was planned by the authorities.

Modern-day zeppelins costing $30 million each would revolutionise transport links and economic exploitation of Siberia in $240 billion plan.

Tourist numbers from Siberia rising as economy improves following 2014 downturn