Otto Lagerfeld held in bleak camp in Verkhoyansk for four years of First World War, show contemporary documents.

Luciya wrongly given by maternity hospital to family in which she had to beg for food. 

Thirteen people suffered serious burns in freak accident caused by a sudden burst in hot water pipeline.

American chains Hilton and Marriott among the venues that turned away exiled former billionaire Mikhail Khodorkovsky's political movement.

Thrown in as a puppy, the mongrel grew too large to escape through a tiny hole through which local residents gave her food and water.

Man detained after schoolgirls revealed they 'were forced to have sex with him during almost five years' until one victim confided the alleged abuse to teachers.

Acquittal of Dmitry Loshagin, 39, is reversed in sensational Yekaterinburg verdict.

Maria Grischenko praised for bravery in fighting back against double-murderer who threatened to kill her if she resisted.

Monster is jailed for life for murdering as many as 60 victims mainly in Moscow's Bitsa Park.