It was 50 years ago that Valentina Tereshkova made history blasting off into space.

A man became infected from a cow, and only called for medical help a week after contracting the deadly disease - by then it was too late. 

From the Urals to Pacific people this week joined the rest of Russia in marking the massacre in which 334 were killed. 

Nowhere in the world runs its roads, trains and airports as well as Siberia during the harsh winters.

Showing for party founded by Vladimir Putin mirrors the rest of Russia, but ultranationalist Liberal Democrats nudge Communists to third place.

Problems may not be over yet, warn meteorologists, as police are on high alert in 14 areas.

Heavy rain wreaked havoc in Altai region, and also brought an unexpected visitor.

The fatality occurred after the unnamed man handled the carcass of an infected cow in the Tselinniy district of Altai territory.