New statistics on Saturday showed the vast scale of the human effort in Russia to halt a natural disaster that has destroyed swathes of woodland and taiga.

People feel better about themselves and their lives, defying the international stereotype of Siberia.

Plane, three fire trains and 5,000 people fighting as dry grass ignites 'like gunpowder'.

An ancient doll and a mythical animal were buried with a child from the Okunev culture in the Bronze Age.

A wealthy woman was laid to rest nearly 3,000 years ago with unique rings, bracelet, temple rings and a massive bronze pendant.

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

Private helicopter brought in to located Tyva Avia aircraft that had 13 people on board in remote Siberia.

Stunning apocalypse scenes, as night turned to day in southern districts of the Republic of Khakassia.

Spray as tall as nine storey house.