Putin backs proposal to give one hectare to each citizen or person willing to move to region in a bid to stimulate economy and boost population.

Major campaign saves tens of thousands of birds from 'decimation' as they migrate to Africa.

Hi-tech project would use computer models to predict climate change and help with safe production of oil and gas in Northern Russia.

Thousands of years ago woolly mammoths came here to die: but why?  The macabre ancient remains haunt local residents to this day. 

Parody of Russian glamorous hip-hop star Timati is becoming a sensation across Russia - and now globally.

Hundreds - including dozens of children - evacuated safely as fires destroy and threaten homes.

Memorandum of understanding will see construction of major projects including new refinery and upgrade to port.

Altai floodwater could be sent to parched Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, says Russian agriculture minister.