The Okhotsk Sea quake registered 8.3 on the Richter Scale at a depth of 600km, and prompted a tsunami warning. 

As western Europe chills in unusually harsh weather, which it blames on Russia (of course!), here’s how we cope with the deep freeze.

Confused plants bloom in Sayano-Shushenskiy reserve in Central Siberia, strawberry ripen in the Far East of Russia.

100,000 troops and 5,000 weapons involved in the exercises in the Eastern Military District.

From the Pacific in the east, to the Urals in the west, hardy Russians display their religious feelings - and bravery.

Colourful election as bears, tigers and half-naked gymnasts vote in record-breaking result.

Countless political prisoners perished here cut off from the world - but today Kolyma finally is getting connected. 

'I cry and say thank you to the Russians that they welcomed us so warmly'.

World's coldest region defies its stereotype.