Is global warming the real cause of the raging wildfires sweeping this Siberian republic? 

Huge damage wrought by forest fires is sparked by failure to apply safety laws, complained Yuri Chaika.

French photographer takes a snap-shot of everyday life in Eastern Russia and falls in love with 'exotic' region.

Epicentre of quake measuring up to 6 on Richter Scale was under Lake Baikal - but local pets knew it was coming.

As usual there is outlandish speculation about an alien visit, but there is genuine puzzlement and disagreement among experts over the mystery object.

Spotlight placed on public service officials who failed to notice ice blocks on a canopy at flats as the spring thaw starts to arrive.

We take a trip to Mount Mamai in the Republic of Buryatia, well-known to local snow fanatics, but still a secret to many outsiders.

Kamvari Architects won an open international competition to design information kiosks along the world's most famous rail route.

Contradictory reports on cause of death as Colin Madsen's remains found in snow in mountainous region of Republic of Buryatia.