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).

Historic $307 million road link across the Amur River - known in China as the Heilongjiang River - will open in April 2020.

Alrosa to announce timetable within two weeks, with exchange likely open by 2016.

Moscow has confirmed moves to modernise its military presence on islands over which Japan claims sovereignty.

'Genius' teenager from the Urals helps Russian figure skating team to first gold medal.