Vital link uniting east and west of the country will realise a long-held dream.

Proof of recovery of endangered species after 'historic' sighting of Siberian tiger 2000 km west of its usual habitat.

A desperate hunt for six teenagers missing on a Tyva mountain was hampered in poor weather conditions including the threat of new avalanches. 

Animal rights organisation criticises 'savage' use of female body part as 'talisman', and other 'cures'.

Russia’s worst-ever serial killer convicted today for raping and murdering 56 more women. 

Construction has begun on a Park Inn by Radisson hotel in Novosibirsk with its opening planned for 2014.

Hi-tech technologies have been used to track smoke plumes from forest fires burning across eastern Russia as they cross the Pacific.

The authorities in Bratsk have received more than 60 calls from residents complaining of bears on the streets and close to houses.

Events highlight the scourge of terrorism and the unity of Russians in the face of the cruel attack on children and parents.