Breathtaking scenery is revealed on a Kremlin away-day to one of Russia's most spectacular (but little known) regions.

The Russian president took part in the 'Flight of Hope', giving a flying lesson to young white cranes ahead of their epic 5,000 km migration.

Russian president discovers 'proof' that fabled creature exists while on short vacation in Kemerovo region.

Footprints of the world’s biggest cat found in Yakutia, the planet’s coldest permanently inhabited region.

North Korea urged to join Russia and China in fixing reliable numbers for Amur big cats.

New revelations expected as Novosibirsk experts share latest ancient finds with world's leading specialists.

Endangered Amur tigress with two cubs born in the wild is at risk from poachers.

Endangered Amur tigers are protected under President Vladimir Putin's special project.

One man's carelessness causes 'fire tornado' which destroys 59 houses, another avoidable blaze razes 17 homes, as state of emergency called.

The world's fluffiest feline get a first-in-the-world scientific zone where the endangered wildcats will be protected and studied.