230 wildfires rage in Russia’s coldest republic of Yakutia, with state of emergency declared in Krasnoyarsk and Irkutsk regions.

Officials insist there is no problem but this is not how locals see it in Cheremkhovo town.

13 more have little or no chance of survival, says health chief warning of more fatalities.

Increase in production expected after the government halts imports from countries imposing sanctions.

Some 39 convicts wounded their own arms and shoulders in the mutiny at Prison number 3 in Irkutsk.

Can the world's oldest and deepest lake finally realise its potential as a world class venue?

Deputy premier Dmitry Rogozin stresses importance of boosting ties with Beijing.

Many families with young children among those finding new homes - and hope - in Siberia.

Il-76 plane crashed while battling wildfires; Minister vows 'We will never forget them.'