Sergei Shoigu says 'utter nonsense' that army is 'total wreck'.

Sakhalin or the Kuril Islands could become a wealthy offshore haven.

Orthodox blessing for Soyuz-2 rocket ahead of historic unmanned mission.

Two-thirds of Chinese side already completed, but delay in Russia prompts call from Kremlin to speed up work on other side.

Russian president changes his midnight address to honour the bombing victims in Volgograd - and eliminate terrorists.

Six holy men summon players' ancestors, begging for support in the game against Spain.

Place your bets as Russia takes on Macau and Las Vegas to woo Pacific gamblers.

They wear military headgear, raise the flag, carry knives in their mouths, and shoot at a target.

EU delegation targeted by activists, who say meeting is glossing over the truth and turning Russia into aggressors.