Pipeline will go through pristine Altai Mountains in supply route seen as economically vital by Kremlin.
Same phenomenon of discharge of gas hydrates 'led to crater formation in Russia and disappearance of ships in Atlantic'.
Russian ecologist says his undercover trip shows Arctic ecosystem is irreversibly damaged, as whistleblower in ecological watchdog quits and leaves town.
Winter comes to summer including freak hailstorms, mega-flooding but also wild fires.
Seasonal greetings from the east of Russia where there are no less than seven different Father Christmas figures to bring joy to children in winter.
Ancient 'wealthy' young woman was found laid to rest with her horse and weapons by workers who accidentally dug up her burial mound.
Thanks to Novosibirsk scientists we can see how she looked in real life, the vivid colours she wore and her stylish headdress. And her beauty secrets!
Mysterious 'gigantic' hole in remote region spotted by helicopters over gas-rich Yamal peninsula.