Male students from a dormitory block in Yakutsk, in north eastern Siberia, wanted to do something special to mark International Women's Day

They dived into rivers and lakes to celebrate the Orthodox Christian holiday of Epiphany.

Designer animals bred by South Korean cloning laboratory showed skills 'beyond all expectations' in their first three weeks with the penal service.

Police say they suspect suicide of 32 year old from Yakutsk despite seven stab wounds to his chest and gashes on his arm. 

Hollywood star's triumph as fans go into meltdown to present the actor with top award from the heart.

Collector Alexei Ivanov claims to unearth tintype image in ‘large archival material from the USA’.

Moscow politician wins promise to investigate why no action was taken by police against cruel owner.

Fires have wreaked havoc this summer with Yakutia and the Yamalo-Nenets autonomous the latest to be hard hit.

Threat to Salekhard and Anadyr could come even sooner - by the mid-2020s - as thaw of frozen ground is forecast to have 'devastating' impact.