In case of any doubts, we mean the twitching variety, which are now back to Siberia, resting before their next extraordinary journey.
Once part of the longest road in the world, tourist officials launch new initiative to get visitors to experience the pathway that linked West with East.
Derek Doy, 71, was determined to fulfil his childhood dream, overcoming his heart trouble in Novosibirsk, to complete trip.
With dumpy little legs, a dense body and a penchant for hiding from trouble, the Manul has proved elusive to nature lovers worldwide.
Pristine forests around the world's oldest lake go up in flames.
Quality of life in booming oil capital Tyumen is better than that in Moscow or St Petersburg, says financial survey.
Amazing scenes as Russia’s iciest region of Yakutia plunges to near record lows, and even the thermometer in the world’s coldest village breaks down.
Pyramid is literally frozen in time, captured on camera by Vladimir Prokofiev.