But how did they get to landlocked Kurgan region, 2,400 kilometres from the nearest ocean?

More than 20,000 residents were moved as rivers burst their banks with forecasts of worsening flooding later this week.

In fact, the 'rain’ turning all cars red in a Norilsk parking lot is a sign that pollution IS finally being tackled.

Temperatures as low as minus 41C did not deter Russians immersing themselves as medics stood ready to offer help.

Siberian driver Nikolay Tarasov makes a precious Bronze Age catch.

Trans Siberian trains are on schedule despite rivers breaking their banks and plans to evacuate the gateway of Khabarovsk.

The new 6.5 kilometre rail link will open in 2017 across the world's 10th longest river.

Shortage of fish in rivers had led to hungry beasts prowling close to homes.

The explosion at around 17.00 local time on Monday came during painting works at plant on the Yenisei River upstream of the city of Krasnoyarsk.

Vital link uniting east and west of the country will realise a long-held dream.