20 participants pedalled through icy mist and snow in Russia's permafrost capital.

Defences were breached in Komsomolsk-on-Amur engulfing several villages, as forced evacuation rise.

Last survivor of prominent base for assault and reconnaissance planes deserted since collapse of the Soviet Union.

Homes underwater in this Far East city, but Russia escapes the worst of destruction.

Cemetery damaged by raging winds in Khabarovsk. 

Thousands of people fleeing the Middle East and Africa into Europe should be redirected to Russia, claims economist Fred E Foldvary.

Eighty carcasses will go on display in costumes from England, France, Germany, Italy and Russia.

Towering 80 metre monument to 'Christ the Teacher' by Zurab Tsereteli to find home in Russia's Pacific capital.

Russia marks Orthodox Christmas Day on 7 January according to the Julian calendar (and for some this is also a time for fortune telling).