Mother-of-three speaks for the first time about horror incident in woods and declares: 'Life is beautiful'
She pauses for a last look, and then without a backward glance swims across the world's fifth longest river.
Little orphaned cubs given fresh chance after being rescued and then adopted and nurtured with the help of zoos and vets.
Bid to put Russian island on the world's surfing map.
The aim? To put in place a Moscow government 'friendly' to Washington, and to protect US interests and citizens.
Ceremonial suit was embellished with decorations and left as a sacrifice for the gods by ancient bear cult polar people, say archeologists.
First polar bear born at zoo in 40 years separated from heartbroken mother as she gets set for new solo life.
Marina Fokina, 34, screamed at beast: 'Eat me but don't touch my child.'
Journalist Kate Baklitskaya today begins an epic 3 month tour of some of Siberia's most iconic places.
Thousands had joined petition to stop Shilka the cub being exiled to the other side of the world but she could be gone by end of the month.