Aware of accounts of mysterious relic reptiles lurking in the deep, here are the first pictures from a record breaking dive.

The ancient mummy of a mysterious young woman, known as the Ukok Princess, is finally returning home to the Altai Republic this month.

Haunting beauty of massive hole as scientists examine frozen lake formed after giant blowout.

To the outside world, the resort of Sheregesh is as well known for Yeti as skiing or snowboarding.

More craters expected to form due to such eruptions as permafrost melts - and they ARE caused by global warming releasing methane gas.

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.

A young man and woman were killed as they snowboarded in Mezhdurechensk, Kemerovo region.

Across the Russian polar regions, these eye-catching pictures show how thawing soil leads to territories being washed away.

This is a fun way to stay fit and raise a healthy child, say supporters.

Most fires will not be extinguished, with major cities polluted by fumes.