It might be snowing and cold outside, but inside Zhukovka it will always be 12 degrees… though it can rain on command!

Investigation underway into why 'peaceful' bear was shot by police on Sakhalin island, and whether its gallbladder was extracted for black market sale.

Misha and Masha transported from one side of Russia to the other to their new home.

Amazing Karina Chikitova in 2014 captured the hearts of people around the world after staying alive with her dog in wild: now she is thriving.

New 'bear security rules' follow mailings of humans from hungry animal in remote towns and villages.

Retired worker from ‘secret plant’ walked out of wild where bears and wolves roam after 100 searchers stopped hunt.

Cornered by local dogs, the animal 'growled' before rescuers saved it.

These remarkable pictures show how young Siberian scientist Irina Mukhamedshina, 22, has trained a fox to be as obedient as a dog.

Fast-freezing clothes, hot water fireworks, ice and snow bathing, vodka lollipops, dog sledging - see our report from the Kingdom of Cold.