Analysts say opening of LNG facility in Queensland with exports to China could affect Yamal as Pacific countries look to take on Russia in Asia.

North Korea urged to join Russia and China in fixing reliable numbers for Amur big cats.

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.

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

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

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.