BP 'welcomed' the interest from the state company in its holding in Russia's third largest oil producer.

Venison exports will 'increase' despite first anthrax outbreak in 70 years, but scientists remain adamant: Herd numbers must fall further.

New shipping link symbolises developing Arctic economy which can avoid eco-damage, says Putin.

Emergencies minister Vladimir Puchkov vows: 'We will defend both the city and the factories'.

Inspired by the Second World War, enterprising Siberian creates generator to power his vehicle without petrol.

Same phenomenon of discharge of gas hydrates 'led to crater formation in Russia and disappearance of ships in Atlantic'.

Current president of Sakha-based company leaves after 'difficult' relationship with senior officials in Moscow.

Minister of Energy Alexander Novak is proposing to slash the mineral extraction tax on new developments for quarter of a century.