Lubov means Love in English and this remarkable babushka has done everything for her unusual 'grandchildren'.

Born in the Siberian taiga, recluse Agafya Lykova is the sole survivor of the Lykov family who cut themselves off from civilisation in 1936.

Siberian 'suslik' needs human rescue from passing motorists on Olkhon island in Lake Baikal.

'We're Russian Koreans,' comes the reply.

Ivan and Lubov Leshchenko keep the animals in the backyard of their village of Dubovy Kliuch - Oak key - in the Far East of Russia.

These remarkable pictures show how young Siberian scientist Irina Mukhamedshina, 22, has trained a fox to be as obedient as a dog.

No foul play involved as 'satellite evidence' shows Kuzya did not attack chickens across border.

Police checking claims, with one suspect insisting she has been 'framed', and put under police guard after death threats.

Misha and Masha transported from one side of Russia to the other to their new home.