On a visit to the Far East, he strongly hinted they should give up summer holidays to complete unfinished tasks.

With Russia on Covid-19 lockdown, 77 houses were burned down in Novosibirsk and Kemerovo regions.

Distressing images from infernos that left 645 people without homes, and dozens injured.

One region has shot 58 ravaging brown bears this year because they intrude too close to settlements, destroying livestock.

Marine life dying, pools polluted, power outages, no medicines for animals, and two years late, but officials say there is no cause for concern.

There won't by any other Russian idea or brand, or anything from Russia that would be as sellable as Russian Winter.

Huge damage wrought by forest fires is sparked by failure to apply safety laws, complained Yuri Chaika.

World's coldest region defies its stereotype. 

We join photographer Kisoon Choi on a journey of discovery across Yakutia and the Far East and celebrate the unique landscapes, cities and peoples.