Transit passengers from 20 countries will be allowed 72 hours in Russia without the hassle of obtaining a visa.

'Drunk and foul-mouthed' passenger 'lunged at female cabin crew and tried to enter cockpit' on seven hour Beijing to Moscow flight.

Oksana Aslanova, 26, born in Tyumen region, named as killer in train station massacre.

Four times weekly service from Moscow-Chita-Moscow started on 27 October.

Move can boost tourism as free port and pacific capital Vladivostok opens up.

Communist Party want cheeky feline to join ranks and become a ‘revolutionary’ to inspire others after exploits in upmarket duty free shop.

A guide to the little corner of Ireland in Novosibirsk where you are always guaranteed a good beer and a warm welcome, whatever the weather.

Panning to be legalised in former GULAG region in bid to crackdown on black market.

Schoolchildren of all ages are asked to stay home as gusts of wind reach 29 metres per second.