Russia's coldest region is up to 20C milder than average this month, say meteorologists. 

Topsy-turvy summer swings from Saudi-heat to freezer in Arctic north of Russia’s largest region of Yakutia.

Novosibirsk treated to the majesty of a rare meteorological occurrence.

Wife pleaded with rescuers to search for the businessman saying: 'We feel that our man is dying.’

Archeological evidence from the Altai region makes clear the arrival of Homo erectus from Africa can be dated at between 800,000 and one million years ago.

The Russian-registered vessel sent out Mayday signals on Sunday morning sparking a huge search and rescue operation in stormy weather conditions.

Exceptionally heavy snow falls lead to hunger and death for hardy animals. 

These extraordinary pictures give graphic new evidence of climate change.

Krasnoyarsk and Novosibirsk suffering smoke pollution and infernos rage in forests after hot, dry weather.