The Russian president escapes on away-from-it-all break miles from anywhere.
Confused plants bloom in Sayano-Shushenskiy reserve in Central Siberia, strawberry ripen in the Far East of Russia.
New find expected to 'change our understanding of the evolution of animals'.
Siberian-born gun-maker sought guidance from Russia's top churchman.
Retired teacher Angela Vorobyova braves monsoons and dances a tango to reach peak - and honour an 80 year old promise.
Aware of accounts of mysterious relic reptiles lurking in the deep, here are the first pictures from a record breaking dive.
Exceptionally heavy snow falls lead to hunger and death for hardy animals.