More than a dozen animals killed by self-appointed executioner and dumped by a river near lakeside town.
A renaissance of one of Siberia's first outposts as the Far North becomes the new economic frontier.
Huge damage wrought by forest fires is sparked by failure to apply safety laws, complained Yuri Chaika.
The Baikal Pulp and Paper Mill is to be shut down in a victory for environmental campaigners.
Recent reports showed 89 wildfires in Siberia and 25 in the Russian Far East as a new season of damage to forests gets underway.
Critics call it ‘Chernobyl on ice’ but authorities say it is vital to provide energy to remote port in Chukotka.
Leading oil producer Rosneft burns spilled oil to 'minimise ecological damage'.
As closed city prepares for construction of new reactor, one scientist calls for an inquiry to address environmental concerns of past 50 years.
Residents complain of 'severe carbon monoxide poisoning' as satellite images show blanket of smoke across eastern Siberia.