Rare and sacred Buddhist books were presented to mark the crowning of Nicholas II in 1896.

Tomsk region's Siberian Chemical Combine received the uranium on December 3, but the official confirmation came one week later.

The 7,000  year old volcano is the highest mountain in Russia outside the Caucases. 

Beijing reviewing its energy needs with slowing economy, says report.

Inmate making substitutes for imported goods will see penal colonies produce output worth 500 million roubles.

Blast-off was 'successful' but first planned communication session 'failed' and craft did not reach 'target orbit'.

Another success in major operation to clamp down on illegal batches of luxury food during fishing season in Siberia.

As new season starts, video of illegal trapping shows the source of fur for highly prized coats.

From the Urals to Pacific people this week joined the rest of Russia in marking the massacre in which 334 were killed.