Population told there is a 'need' to get back into the garden or field and pull together to overcome economic crisis.
Group had made record-breaking 650km drive on frozen river from Norilsk to Dikson, but got into trouble on return before being plucked to safety.
'Sensational' find of two cubs, the best preserved ever seen in the world, announced today.
The poaching, trade, transportation and possession of endangered animals is to be made a criminal offence in Russia.
Macabre remains of six slaughtered polar bears, 'beheaded with their skins removed', now under criminal investigation.
Spectacular ice show attracts mesmerised crowds of onlookers in Surgut as world’s 7th longest river defies spring.
Roe deer somehow wandered onto a frozen lake but couldn't get off again.
Russian president discovers 'proof' that fabled creature exists while on short vacation in Kemerovo region.