Siberian airline tycoon - the Richard Branson of Russia - explains why he is stepping in to rescue stricken Transaero.

Trucks thunder across the ice, overtaking just like this was a normal motorway  - but it’s not.

New shipping link symbolises developing Arctic economy which can avoid eco-damage, says Putin.

Krasnoyarsk's skies have been black since the start of the New Year, with locals complaining of 'chemical smell', lack of oxygen.

Haunting beauty of massive hole as scientists examine frozen lake formed after giant blowout.

'Perfect husband and father' axed, stabbed or strangled full-figured women 'who resembled his mother'.

Demands increased on 3 August for a 'state of emergency' to be declared on the world's fifth longest river due to a catastrophic shortage of water.

Oil slicks, sewage, industrial waste and rubbish floating sea is harming wildlife and could lead to marine crisis.