As one area continues to fight blaze, communities in tragedy-hit Khakassia show that human spirit and togetherness can prevail.

Pristine forests around the world's oldest lake go up in flames.

Scientists rush to site of latest tundra eruption - which formed a crater 50 metres deep - amid fears for homes and key industrial sites.

City is buried under white blanket after 'freak weather' in Russian Far East.

Concern from scientists over potential danger to gas production facilities in region vital for energy supplies.

So what caused this abearation spotted by tourists in Kamchatka?

Bugapocalypse swarms are attacking towns and cities from Novosibirsk to Barnaul.

Animal charity WWF Russia in plea for help to prevent repeat of 1980s winter crisis that killed 90% of species in the region.

New discovery of rare crystal Rosenbergite at 'burning ice' site where earth is hot despite temperatures of minus 35C.